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Building Permits in Columbia, South Carolina

Access 73,306 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.

73,306
Total permits
4,824
Last 12 months
78
Last 30 days
—
vs same period prior year
Aug 7, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Mechanical
895
Interior remodel
748
Electrical
717
Plumbing
487
Roofing
428
New construction
231
Fence
213
Addition
113
Solar
23
Foundation
3

Permit data by trade in Columbia

Drill into the most common permit categories in Columbia.

Roofing permitsHVAC permitsNew construction permits

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-07CE-2026-03404696 FORT JACKSON BLVDElectricalElectrical
2026-08-07CE-2026-0337100 RIPPLEMEYER Ave BLDGElectricalSub-Permit
2026-08-07CH-2026-0309339 HEYWARD STMechanicalMechanical
2026-08-07RP-2026-03574503 FORT JACKSON BLVDPlumbingPlumbing
2026-08-07RB-2026-10973114 PARK STInterior remodelRenovation/Alteration
2026-08-07ZT-2026-00277545 GARNERS FERRY RdOtherTemporary Use
2026-08-07CDA-2026-01653303 MURRAY StOtherHistoric Preservation
2026-08-07RE-2026-0507817 COLLETON StElectricalElectrical
2026-08-07RB-2026-1094200 DENINGTON DROtherNew One Family
2026-08-07RB-2026-10963232 KEENAN DrInterior remodelRenovation/Alteration

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.

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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 August 7, 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. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Columbia building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Columbia, South Carolina is 1 day, 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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