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Building Permits in Cincinnati, Ohio

PermitStack indexes 161,298 building permits issued in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 10,480 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

161,298
Total permits
10,480
Last 12 months
948
Last 30 days
+4%
vs same period prior year
Aug 28, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
3,070
HVAC
2,896
Interior remodel
1,764
Fire alarm
599
Renovation
402
Grading
244
Mechanical
213
New construction
181
Addition
113

Permit data by trade in Cincinnati

Drill into the most common permit categories in Cincinnati.

HVAC permitsNew construction permits

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Cincinnati, Ohio. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-282026P08211359 LUDLOW AVOtherMisc. Structures
2026-08-282026P082432313 STRATFORD AVInterior remodelAlteration
2026-08-282026P0686550 W 5TH STFire alarmFire Protection Systems
2026-08-282026P057003050 MADISON RDOtherWrecking
2026-08-282026P082366201 CENTER HILL AVInterior remodelAlteration
2026-08-282026P075522172 FLOWERWOOD CTPlumbingPlumbing Permits
2026-08-282026P052791 PAYCOR STADIUMFire alarmFire Protection Systems
2026-08-282026P08210161 JOE NUXHALL WYOtherMisc. Structures
2026-08-282026P07230500 TRISON DRNew constructionNew Building
2026-08-282026P082295935 PANDORA AVOtherMisc. Structures

Access Cincinnati permit data via API

Query Cincinnati, Ohio permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Ohio and nationwide.

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cincinnati permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cincinnati open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 Cincinnati data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cincinnati, Ohio was issued on August 28, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cincinnati permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Cincinnati permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Cincinnati building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cincinnati, Ohio is 7 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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