Building Permits in Chesapeake, Virginia

PermitStack indexes 185,382 building permits issued in Chesapeake, Virginia, with 15,403 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

185,382
Total permits
15,403
Last 12 months
1,378
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 25, 2026
Latest permit

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
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Access Chesapeake permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Chesapeake permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Chesapeake, Virginia was issued on May 25, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Chesapeake permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Chesapeake permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

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