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Building Permits in Richmond (VA), Virginia

PermitStack indexes 506,945 building permits issued in Richmond (VA), Virginia, with 15,398 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

506,945
Total permits
15,398
Last 12 months
1,145
Last 30 days
+1%
vs same period prior year
Jun 19, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
5,873
Renovation
948
Plumbing
903
Addition
655
Mechanical
307
Signage
180
Electrical
161
Demolition
128
Fire alarm
83
Foundation
32

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
No recent permits.

Access Richmond (VA) permit data via API

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"

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in Virginia and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Richmond (VA) permit data?

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.

How current is the Richmond (VA) data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Richmond (VA), Virginia was issued on June 19, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Richmond (VA) permits without an API key?

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.

Can I export Richmond (VA) permit data?

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

How long does a Richmond (VA) building permit take to issue?

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.

Get Richmond (VA) permit data in your app today

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

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