PermitStack indexes 499,421 building permits issued in Richmond (VA), Virginia, with 15,472 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.
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The 10 most recent permits issued in Richmond (VA), Virginia. Full dataset available via REST API.
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Query Richmond (VA), Virginia permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.
# Search all Richmond (VA) permits issued this month curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \ "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Richmond%20(VA)&state=VA&issued_after=2026-04-01"
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We ingest data directly from the official Richmond (VA) 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.
Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Richmond (VA), Virginia was issued on August 6, 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 Richmond (VA) permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.
Most Richmond (VA) permits are issued on the same day they are filed, reflecting electronic submission and same-day processing for routine permit types. Larger or more complex projects (new construction, major additions) often take longer.
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