Access 51,511 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.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | BC-24-0015 | 211 E HIGH ST | Other | Interior Renovations |
| 2026-01-20 | BR-24-0329 | 1619 MULBERRY AVE | Other | Interior Renovations |
| 2025-12-04 | BC-24-0115 | 800 E HIGH ST | Other | Interior Renovations |
| 2025-08-29 | PR-24-0206 | 1867 FIELD RD | Plumbing | Backflow Device |
| 2025-07-21 | BR-24-0376 | 239 MONTE VISTA AVE | Other | Interior Renovations |
| 2025-07-11 | MC-24-0061 | 1154 5TH ST SW | HVAC | Ductwork Only - New or Modify |
| 2025-07-02 | EC-24-0103 | 500 COURT SQ #3rd floor | Electrical | Add Electrical Wiring System |
| 2025-06-11 | BC-24-0086 | 2005 JEFFERSON PARK AVE | Other | Apartment/Condo/Multistory Unit |
| 2025-06-11 | EC-23-0251 | 350 PARK ST | Electrical | Add Electrical Wiring System |
| 2025-05-29 | BC-24-0021 | 1117 PRESTON AVE | Other | Apartment/Condo/Multistory Unit |
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"
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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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Charlottesville, Virginia was issued on May 22, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
The median time from permit filing to issuance in Charlottesville, Virginia is 267 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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