Building Permits in Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia

PermitStack indexes 120,815 building permits issued in Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia, with 14,907 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

120,815
Total permits
14,907
Last 12 months
981
Last 30 days
-33%
vs same period prior year
May 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
2,456
Mechanical
2,406
Plumbing
1,586
Interior remodel
1,136
Solar
395
New construction
366
Addition
179
Signage
145

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-06D26-00913517 WELLINGTON STREETOtherAsbestos Abatement
2026-05-06E26-012701237 MODOC AVENUEElectricalNew Service
2026-05-05P26-008691833 NORTH LAKELAND DRIVEPlumbingReplacement
2026-05-05B26-012158536 CULFOR CRESCENTInterior remodelAlteration/Repair - Renovate Existing Square Footage
2026-05-05B26-012513028 TIDEWATER DRIVESolarReroof/Solar Panels
2026-05-05B26-010195731 CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARDInterior remodelAlteration/Repair - Renovate Existing Square Footage
2026-05-05E26-012781200 JENIFER STREETElectricalReplacement
2026-05-05P21-001592722 MARLBORO AVENUEPlumbingReplacement
2026-05-05B26-01098115 TALBOT HALL ROADInterior remodelAlteration/Repair - Renovate Existing Square Footage
2026-05-05P26-00865524 MARCHANT ROADPlumbingReplacement

Access Norfolk (VA Open Data) permit data via API

Query Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Norfolk (VA Open Data) permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Norfolk (VA Open Data) open data portal (CKAN Open Data) 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 Norfolk (VA Open Data) data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia was issued on May 6, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Norfolk (VA Open Data) permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Norfolk (VA Open Data) permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Norfolk (VA Open Data) permit data?

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

How long does a Norfolk (VA Open Data) building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Norfolk (VA Open Data), Virginia is 1 day, 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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