Access 51,927 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.
Drill into the most common permit categories in Charlottesville.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Charlottesville, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | TE-26-0473 | 933 RUGBY RD | Other | Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure |
| 2026-07-09 | BR-26-0204 | 1400 EARLY ST | Addition | Addition |
| 2026-07-08 | ER-26-0246 | 1221 ST GEORGE AVE | Electrical | Wiring and Service Change |
| 2026-07-08 | PL-26-0109 | 801 HARDY DR | Other | Preliminary Subdivision Plat Review |
| 2026-07-08 | BR-26-0202 | 1602 DEL MAR DR | Other | Asbestos Abatement |
| 2026-07-08 | TE-26-0470 | 2nd St SE @ Monticello Ave | Other | Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure |
| 2026-07-08 | ZA-26-0237 | 716 LEVY AVE | Other | Homestay Provisional Use |
| 2026-07-08 | MR-26-0108 | 1659 MERIDIAN ST | HVAC | Ductwork Only - New or Modify |
| 2026-07-08 | ER-26-0247 | 958 ROCK CREEK RD | Solar | Solar - Photo Voltaic |
| 2026-07-08 | TE-26-0472 | Preston Ave /Harris St Intersection | Other | Temporary Street/Sidewalk Closure |
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 July 9, 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 243 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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