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Building Permits in Albemarle County, Virginia

Access 25,419 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.

25,419
Total permits
4,500
Last 12 months
461
Last 30 days
+3%
vs same period prior year
Jul 20, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Plumbing
652
Electrical
601
Interior remodel
545
Mechanical
346
Solar
285
HVAC
235
New construction
147
Signage
118
Roofing
117
Addition
114

Permit data by trade in Albemarle County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Albemarle County.

Top contractors in Albemarle County

Most active contractors by permit volume in Albemarle County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-07-20ELECR-2026-00308585 HIGHTOPElectricalInstallation of automatic transfer switch and wiring of generator.
2026-07-20BLDR-2026-00471OtherDV 2A Lot 91, Single Family
2026-07-20BLDR-2026-00470OtherSingle family Home on 21ac lot
2026-07-20ELECR-2026-00311Electricalinstall electrical and low voltage wiring for new home construction
2026-07-20BLDR-2026-00472Interior remodelNew residential SFD, Lehigh Finished Basement plan, attached 2-car garage, 5 beds,...
2026-07-20FSS-2026-000734025 KRAMERIAPlumbingUnderground 6" fire line from main to spool piece inside of the building.
2026-07-20BLDR-2026-00473OtherDV 2A Lot 92, Single Family
2026-07-20ELECR-2026-003123094 MAUPINElectricalThis project consists of upgrading the existing residential electrical service fro...
2026-07-20ARR-2026-003971033 OLD LYNCHBURGInterior remodelInstall 4 intellijacks
2026-07-20ELECR-2026-00307549 DRYDENOtherExtending generator feed only, no new transfer switch using existing. Generator re...

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 July 20, 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 27 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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