Building Permits in San Marcos, Texas

Access 49,498 building permits issued in San Marcos, Texas through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official San Marcos open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

49,498
Total permits
3,218
Last 12 months
268
Last 30 days
+7%
vs same period prior year
May 5, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
230
Mechanical
195
Electrical
164
Fire alarm
146
Signage
121
Interior remodel
111
Foundation
87
Demolition
46
Pool
33
Fence
31

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in San Marcos, Texas. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-0517779153208 CALIXTO CTFoundationSFR Foundation
2026-05-0517806701261 ELK AVEOtherSFR Irrigation
2026-05-0517646516108 STRATOSPHERE RDOtherNSFR Brightland Homes
2026-05-0517676034320 HOPPING PEACH STElectricalSFR Generator
2026-05-0517806709264 FLORA VISTA STOtherSFR Irrigation
2026-05-0518005081221 LEAPING HOLLY STPlumbingSFR Gas
2026-05-05175139871024 CHEATHAM STFenceSFR Fence
2026-05-0517549428308 CAMACHO STAdditionSFR Carport
2026-05-05176488662401 S IH 35Fire alarmHighpoint Signs Fire Sprinkler Modify
2026-05-0517806704248 FLORA VISTA STOtherSFR Irrigation

Access San Marcos permit data via API

Query San Marcos, Texas permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all San Marcos permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=San%20Marcos&state=TX&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get San Marcos permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official San Marcos open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) 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 San Marcos data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for San Marcos, Texas was issued on May 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access San Marcos permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 1,000 requests per day, enough to search and filter San Marcos permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export San Marcos permit data?

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

How long does a San Marcos building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in San Marcos, Texas is 14 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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