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Building Permits in Fairfax County, Virginia

Access 12,424 building permits issued in Fairfax County, Virginia through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Fairfax County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

12,424
Total permits
4,372
Last 12 months
1
Last 30 days
—
vs same period prior year
Jun 25, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Addition
3,640
Signage
33
New construction
14
Roofing
13
Pool
7
Mechanical
6
Demolition
4
Electrical
3
Renovation
2
Interior remodel
1

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-25ALTR-2026-028675490 LIGHTHOUSE LNAdditionNew Deck
2026-06-11ALTC-2026-009143300 GALLOWS RDAdditionINOVA / 1st fl
2026-06-11ALTR-2026-028713011 PHYLLMAR PLAdditionKozero
2026-06-11ALTC-2026-009248300 GREENSBORO DRAdditionHUB Modifications/ #700
2026-06-11ALTR-2026-023766712 DEAN DRAdditionPilarski-Cecot Screened Porch
2026-06-11ALTR-2026-025426817 ROSEMONT DRAdditionFaltemier
2026-06-11ALTR-2026-021887112 HOLYROOD DRAdditionCoker Residence
2026-06-11ALTR-2026-023077416 BURTONWOOD DRAddition7416 Burtonwood Drive Interior Alteration
2026-06-10ALTR-2026-0249611923 TRIPLE CROWN RDAdditionGaibler
2026-06-10ALTR-2026-027797121 STANCHION LNAddition***Caballero Deck

Access Fairfax County permit data via API

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

# Search all Fairfax County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Fairfax%20County&state=VA&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Fairfax County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Fairfax County 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 Fairfax County data?

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

Can I access Fairfax County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Fairfax County permit data?

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

How long does a Fairfax County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Fairfax County, Virginia is 22 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 Fairfax County permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

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