Access 73,306 building permits issued in Columbia, South Carolina through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through August 7, 2026.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Columbia.
The most active contractors by permit volume in Columbia, with a profile of each one's permit history. Counts are permits we hold for Columbia.
Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Columbia, newest first by volume.
Every permit we hold for one Columbia 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 Columbia, South Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | RP-2026-0357 | 4503 FORT JACKSON BLVD | Plumbing | Plumbing |
| 2026-08-07 | CE-2026-0337 | 100 RIPPLEMEYER Ave BLDG | Electrical | Sub-Permit |
| 2026-08-07 | RB-2026-1094 | 200 DENINGTON DR | New construction | New One Family |
| 2026-08-07 | CH-2026-0309 | 339 HEYWARD ST | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| 2026-08-07 | ZT-2026-0027 | 7545 GARNERS FERRY Rd | Other | Temporary Use |
| 2026-08-07 | CE-2026-0340 | 4696 FORT JACKSON BLVD | Electrical | Electrical |
| 2026-08-07 | RE-2026-0507 | 817 COLLETON St | Electrical | Electrical |
| 2026-08-07 | RB-2026-1097 | 3114 PARK ST | Interior remodel | Renovation/Alteration |
| 2026-08-07 | CDA-2026-0165 | 3303 MURRAY St | Other | Historic Preservation |
| 2026-08-07 | RB-2026-1096 | 3232 KEENAN Dr | Interior remodel | Renovation/Alteration |
Query Columbia, South Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search Columbia permits issued in the last 30 days curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Columbia&state=SC&issued_after=2026-09-23"
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 | 73,306 | 2026-08-07 | Upstream access blocked since 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped. |
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We ingest Columbia'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 Columbia, South Carolina is dated August 7, 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 2026-08-18 (66d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.
Yes — search Columbia 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.
Most Columbia 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.
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