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Pennsylvania

Building Permits in Reading, Pennsylvania

Access 85,208 building permits issued in Reading, Pennsylvania through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Reading open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

85,208
Total permits
305
Last 12 months
43
Last 30 days
+34%
vs same period prior year
Jun 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
33
Roofing
15
Interior remodel
2
Demolition
1
Signage
1

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Reading, Pennsylvania. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-18FPOP-2606-00111801 10THOtherPermit# 2026-74 / INV-000
2026-06-16DUMP2606-0080641 10THOtherTAKING OUT TRASH
2026-06-16RES2606-0033640 LOCUSTElectricalDR# 363-170-878.
2026-06-16DUMP2606-00811043 SPRUCEOtherMOVING - THROWING TRASH OUT
2026-06-15DUMP2606-00798 SHEFFIELDOtherHOUSEHOLD ITEMS -
2026-06-15DUMP2606-0077500 FRONTOther6/22/26 - 7/2/26.
2026-06-15DUMP2606-0078529 CHESTNUTOtherCLEANOUT -
2026-06-12RES2606-0032141 POPLARElectricalREINTRODUCTION OF POWER. ONE UNIT. DR#:363110253.
2026-06-10FPOP-2606-0010RIVERFRONTOtherPermit# 2026-73 / INV-000
2026-06-08DUMP2606-007129 ARLINGTONOtherTemp dumpster for 6/3 - 6/12.

Access Reading permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Reading permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Reading open data portal (the official city portal) 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 Reading data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Reading, Pennsylvania was issued on June 18, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Reading permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Reading permit data?

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

How long does a Reading building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Reading, Pennsylvania is 2 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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