Building Permits in Columbia, South Carolina

Access 72,365 building permits issued in Columbia, South Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Columbia open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

72,365
Total permits
4,565
Last 12 months
4
Last 30 days
-99%
vs same period prior year
May 28, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
859
Mechanical
656
Electrical
610
Plumbing
444
Roofing
375
Fence
196
Addition
83
Solar
23

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Columbia, South Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Columbia permit data via API

Query Columbia, South Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in South Carolina and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Columbia permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Columbia 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 Columbia data?

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

Can I access Columbia permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Columbia permit data?

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

How long does a Columbia building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Columbia, South Carolina 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.

Get Columbia permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

Get Free API Key