Access 130,443 building permits issued in Reading, Pennsylvania through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through October 5, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Reading.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Reading, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Reading address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Reading, Pennsylvania. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | CONR-2609-0696 | 447 N 2ND ST | Foundation | EXCARVATION 3FT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOUSE 50FT LONG, INSTALLATION WATER PROPING. PAS... |
| 2026-10-02 | CONR-2609-0617 | 1513 N 9TH ST | Solar | SOLAR PROJECT - 6.56 KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON ROOF. P#106/26... |
| 2026-10-02 | CONC-2609-00399 | 107 RIVER RD | Electrical | REWIRE AS NEEDED FOR ADDITION OF 3RD FLOOR DORMERS. P#109/26 (NO ELECTRICAL PLANS ... |
| 2026-10-02 | CONR-2609-0616 | 1513 N 9TH ST | Solar | SOLAR PROJECT - 6.56 KW RESIDENTIAL SOLAR SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON ROOF. P#106/26... |
| 2026-10-02 | CONC-2609-00398 | 107 RIVER RD | Renovation | INSTALL NEW SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS, AND DORMERS. P#109/26. PENDING INS APPROVAL. C... |
| 2026-10-01 | CONR-2609-0704 | 1022 OLEY ST | Interior remodel | interior renovations including new flooring, wall repairs, interior painting, repl... |
| 2026-10-01 | CONR-2609-0684 | 1233 CHESTNUT ST | Electrical | EMERGENCY REPAIR REQUEST - ELECTRICAL BOX JUMP & WIRES MELTED NEEDED REPLACING... |
| 2026-10-01 | CONC-2609-00408 | 642 N 8TH ST | Electrical | INSPECT WORK DONE BY OTHERS: INSTALL A NEW 2 POSITION METER BASE, REPLACE CIRCUIT ... |
| 2026-10-01 | CONR-2609-0681 | 518 LAUREL ST | Electrical | INSPECT WORK DONE BY OTHERS: REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE ON THE DETACHED GARA... |
| 2026-10-01 | CONR-2609-0677 | 1039 MARION ST | Electrical | SECURE ELECTRICAL PERMIT AND INSPECTION IDENTIFY DAMAGED WIRING AND DISCONNECT FRO... |
Query Reading, Pennsylvania permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Reading permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Reading&state=PA&issued_after=2026-09-06"
The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.
| Record set | Source | Permits | Data through | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permits | EnerGov permit portal | 130,443 | 2026-10-05 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-09-30 (6d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest Reading's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.
The newest permit we hold for Reading, Pennsylvania is dated October 5, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-09-30 (6d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search Reading permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in Reading, Pennsylvania 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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