PermitStack indexes 121,337 building permits issued in Norfolk, Virginia, with 14,936 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.
Most common permit types issued in the last year.
The 10 most recent permits issued in Norfolk, Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.
| Issued | Permit # | Address | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | B26-01359 | 7637 NORTH SHORE ROAD | Addition | Addition - Increase Square Footage/Interior Expansion |
| 2026-05-15 | B25-00803 | 1230 W 25TH STREET | Interior remodel | Alteration/Repair - Renovate Existing Square Footage |
| 2026-05-15 | P26-00929 | 9337 BEAUMONT STREET | Plumbing | Replacement |
| 2026-05-15 | B26-01352 | 7637 NORTH SHORE ROAD | Addition | Addition - Increase Square Footage/Interior Expansion |
| 2026-05-15 | STR26-00059 | 9536 19TH BAY STREET | Other | Vacation Rental |
| 2026-05-15 | E26-01364 | 5209 POWHATAN AVENUE | Electrical | Service Upgrade |
| 2026-05-15 | M26-01247 | 945 MARIETTA AVENUE | Mechanical | Replacement |
| 2026-05-15 | E26-01378 | 524 STERLING STREET | Electrical | Service Upgrade |
| 2026-05-15 | E26-01354 | 9337 BEAUMONT STREET | Electrical | Replacement |
| 2026-05-15 | STR26-00057 | 6309 TIDEWATER DRIVE | Other | Vacation Rental |
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"
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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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Norfolk, Virginia was issued on May 16, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.
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.
Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.
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.
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