Virginia

Building Permits in Norfolk, Virginia

PermitStack indexes 122,623 building permits issued in Norfolk, Virginia, with 14,505 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

122,623

Total permits

14,505

Last 12 months

958

Last 30 days

-16%

vs same period prior year

Jul 16, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical

2,836

Mechanical

2,805

Plumbing

1,911

Interior remodel

1,524

New construction

589

Solar

407

Addition

335

Signage

170

Demolition

152

Fire alarm

Permit data by trade in Norfolk

Drill into the most common permit categories in Norfolk.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-07-16	M26-01754	3824 GILES CIRCLE	Mechanical	Replacement
2026-07-16	E26-01973	1215 N MILITARY HIGHWAY	Electrical	Replacement
2026-07-16	P26-01320	6426 CLARE ROAD	Plumbing	Replacement
2026-07-16	B26-02014	4738 KENNEBECK AVENUE	Solar	Reroof/Solar Panels
2026-07-16	M26-01766	613 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE	Mechanical	Replacement
2026-07-16	B26-00878	2101 WILLOW WOOD DRIVE	Other	Replacement
2026-07-16	E26-01978	1246 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE	Electrical	Replacement
2026-07-16	D26-0133	5800 NORTHAMPTON BOULEVARD	Demolition	Interior Demolition
2026-07-16	M26-01779	9581 SHORE DRIVE	Mechanical	Replacement
2026-07-16	B26-02018	8455 CAPEVIEW AVENUE	Solar	Reroof/Solar Panels

Access Norfolk permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Norfolk permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Norfolk open data portal (Tyler Data & Insights (Socrata)) 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 data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Norfolk, Virginia was issued on July 16, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Norfolk permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Norfolk permit data?

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

How long does a Norfolk building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Norfolk, 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.