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Building Permits in Charlottesville, Virginia

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.

51,927
Total permits
3,926
Last 12 months
346
Last 30 days
+6%
vs same period prior year
Jul 9, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
467
Plumbing
337
HVAC
172
Solar
147
Mechanical
113
Fire alarm
95
Signage
94
Addition
53
Foundation
33
Demolition
28

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
2026-07-09TE-26-0473933 RUGBY RDOtherTemporary Street/Sidewalk Closure
2026-07-09BR-26-02041400 EARLY STAdditionAddition
2026-07-08ER-26-02461221 ST GEORGE AVEElectricalWiring and Service Change
2026-07-08PL-26-0109801 HARDY DROtherPreliminary Subdivision Plat Review
2026-07-08BR-26-02021602 DEL MAR DROtherAsbestos Abatement
2026-07-08TE-26-04702nd St SE @ Monticello AveOtherTemporary Street/Sidewalk Closure
2026-07-08ZA-26-0237716 LEVY AVEOtherHomestay Provisional Use
2026-07-08MR-26-01081659 MERIDIAN STHVACDuctwork Only - New or Modify
2026-07-08ER-26-0247958 ROCK CREEK RDSolarSolar - Photo Voltaic
2026-07-08TE-26-0472Preston Ave /Harris St IntersectionOtherTemporary Street/Sidewalk Closure

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

Related coverage in Virginia and nationwide.

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 July 9, 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. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Charlottesville building permit take to issue?

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.

Get Charlottesville permit data in your app today

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