Building Permits in Albemarle County, Virginia

Access 10,000 building permits issued in Albemarle County, Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Albemarle County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

10,000
Total permits
550
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Apr 29, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
191
Plumbing
41
Roofing
30
Electrical
25
Addition
17
Demolition
15
HVAC
13
Mechanical
11
Solar
6
Signage
5

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Albemarle County, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-04-29SIGN-2026-000213440 SEMINOLESignageReplaced faces and topper of existing monument sign. Sign 2
2026-04-28TENT-2026-000091375 MONTALTO LOOPOthertemporary tent - 40x80
2026-04-28TENT-2026-00008995 MONTICELLOOtherTEMPORARY TENT -
2026-04-28FB-2026-00024480 CISMONT MANORInterior remodelRenovation and additions to carriage house
2026-04-28PWSF-2026-000092870 SEMINOLEInterior remodelAmerican Tower - Verizon Equipment Changes
2026-04-27PLBR-2026-00058225 BOXLEYPlumbingReplacing 80 gallon power vent propane water heater
2026-04-27MECHC-2026-000883171 DISTRICTMechanicalInstall one ceiling mounted exhaust fan.
2026-04-27MECHR-2026-001643508 THICKET RUNPlumbingSet 2-120 gallon above ground propane tanks, run exterior gas line to new 350,000 ...
2026-04-24ELECR-2026-001521410 BROOKOtherAdding a generator
2026-04-23PLBR-2026-000502126 FARRINGDONPlumbingInstall backflow preventer for irrigation system.

Access Albemarle County permit data via API

Query Albemarle County, Virginia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Albemarle County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Albemarle County 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 Albemarle County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Albemarle County, Virginia was issued on April 29, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Albemarle County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Albemarle County permit data?

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

How long does an Albemarle County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Albemarle County, Virginia is 36 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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