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Building Permits in Charlottesville, Virginia

Access 52,452 building permits issued in Charlottesville, Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Charlottesville open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

52,452
Total permits
3,850
Last 12 months
313
Last 30 days
-22%
vs same period prior year
Aug 23, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
454
Plumbing
341
HVAC
184
Solar
135
Interior remodel
130
Mechanical
118
Signage
84
Fire alarm
80
Addition
49
Foundation
26

Permit data by trade in Charlottesville

Drill into the most common permit categories in Charlottesville.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-23ZA-26-0280944 RAYMOND RDOtherHomestay Provisional Use
2026-08-22CI-26-0003UVA CornerOtherUVA Project
2026-08-22ZA-26-0279114 MONTE VISTA AVE UNIT BOtherHomestay Provisional Use
2026-08-22TE-26-0568201 HOLLY DR APT AOtherTemporary Street/Sidewalk Closure
2026-08-22TE-26-0569PRESTON AVEOtherTemporary Street/Sidewalk Closure
2026-08-22PL-26-0134204 7TH ST SWOtherFinal Site Plan - Major
2026-08-21EG-26-0147315 10th st NEOtherStreet Cut Permit
2026-08-21EC-26-0101323 2ND ST SE UNIT 301ElectricalModify Electrical Wiring System
2026-08-21ER-26-0323331 CAMELLIA DRElectricalService Upgrade
2026-08-21F-26-0067115 MAURY AVE UNIT BFire alarmFire Suppression System

Access Charlottesville permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Charlottesville permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charlottesville, Virginia was issued on August 23, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Charlottesville permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Charlottesville, Virginia is 287 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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