Building Permits in Cleveland, Ohio

Name: Building Permits in Cleveland, Ohio
Creator: PermitStack
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Keywords: building permits, Cleveland, Ohio, construction data, permit API

PermitStack indexes 194,835 building permits issued in Cleveland, Ohio, with 13,828 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

194,835

Total permits

13,828

Last 12 months

Last 30 days

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vs same period prior year

May 2, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel

3,316

Demolition

518

Pool

342

New construction

273

Electrical

156

Signage

146

Addition

Fence

HVAC

Foundation

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-05-01	BCB26-016781	1388 W 83RD ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102	Other	Add or change existing construction elements
2026-05-01	BRB26-016425	17403 INVERMERE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128	Interior remodel	Exterior only remodel
2026-05-01	B25025453	11401 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111	Other	Site Development
2026-05-01	BCB26-010706	11901 DURANT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108	Other	Site Work Only
2026-05-01	BCB26-005542	7918 DETROIT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102	New construction	New Building
2026-05-01	BRB26-012989	3298 W 100TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111	Interior remodel	Interior Only Remodel
2026-05-01	BRB26-016417	10922 NOTRE DAME AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104	Interior remodel	Exterior only remodel
2026-05-01	BRB26-015951	15403 WALDEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128	Other	Tear off and re-roof per manufacturer specifications
2026-05-01	BRB26-016371	16610 ERNEST AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111	Other	Add or change existing construction elements
2026-05-01	BRB26-016831	3108 DAISY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109	Interior remodel	Interior/Exterior Remodel

Access Cleveland permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Ohio and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cleveland permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cleveland 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 Cleveland data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cleveland, Ohio was issued on May 2, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cleveland permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Cleveland permit data?

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

How long does a Cleveland building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cleveland, Ohio is 3 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.