North Dakota

Building Permits in Bismarck, North Dakota

Access 19,391 building permits issued in Bismarck, North Dakota through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Bismarck open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

19,391

Total permits

5,440

Last 12 months

488

Last 30 days

+5%

vs same period prior year

Jun 15, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing

1,184

Mechanical

647

HVAC

504

Electrical

299

Foundation

261

Interior remodel

240

Signage

188

Renovation

154

Fire alarm

110

New construction

Permit data by trade in Bismarck

Drill into the most common permit categories in Bismarck.

Top contractors in Bismarck

Most active contractors by permit volume in Bismarck.

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Bismarck, North Dakota. Full dataset available via REST API.

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-06-15	BELC2026-0455	2444 POINTE LOOP	Other	SHE’S TO BE POWERED BY PORTABLE BATTERY PACK. INSTALL THE
2026-06-15	BPLB2026-0160	4450 CUMBERLAND LOOP	Plumbing	UNDER GROUND AND ABOVE GROUND
2026-06-15	SCSMP2026-0062	4124 WRANGLER LN	New construction	New construction with finished basement
2026-06-15	BELC2026-0457	3506 CHISHOLM TRL	Pool	WIRE POOL AND 2 OUTLETS IN YARD
2026-06-15	BELC2026-0456	4531 CAMDEN LOOP	Other	INSTALL 2 EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURES, 2 GFCI PROTECTED
2026-06-15	FRFA2026-0027	1465 E LASALLE DR	Fire alarm	provide cellular communicator Napco Starlink SLE-LTEVCFBPS
2026-06-14	BPLB2026-0159	3130 E DIVIDE AVE	Plumbing	Owner-builder plumbing for a 32' x 32' residential addition.
2026-06-12	BELC2026-0450	900 E BROADWAY AVE	Other	SERIAL #f7S1W914. SIZE: 4000 OVER 15 HP...NUMBER OF FLOORS:5
2026-06-12	BELC2026-0451	900 E BROADWAY AVE	Other	SERIAL #f7S1W913. SIZE: 4000 OVER 15 HP...NUMBER OF FLOORS:5
2026-06-12	BELC2026-0453	4124 WRANGLER LN	Interior remodel	RANCH STYLE FULL FINISHED BASEMENT

Access Bismarck permit data via API

Query Bismarck, North Dakota permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Bismarck permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Bismarck&state=ND&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Bismarck permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Bismarck open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Bismarck data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Bismarck, North Dakota was issued on June 15, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Bismarck permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Bismarck permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Bismarck permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Bismarck building permit take to issue?

Most Bismarck permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.