Virginia Building Permit Data & Contractor API
Virginia permit data covers at least 45 jurisdictions and 78K+ records on file. Every permit includes address, type, value, and filing dates. Contractor-level resolution is planned as coverage matures.
Permits: what that means here
Full permit records: address, type, value, dates, status. Contractor resolution is not live yet. API and bulk export ready.
What you can do with Virginia data
Products available for this state, based on current coverage tier.
Permits API
Query permits by address, contractor, type, value, or date range. Declared value is returned where the jurisdiction publishes it.
Bulk Data
The full dataset delivered to your warehouse or bucket on a cadence you set. Enterprise contract, set up directly.
Not yet available for Virginia
- Contractor Intelligence - contractor matching in progress
- License Verification - contractor matching in progress
- Monitoring Webhooks - contractor matching in progress
- Supply Intelligence - contractor matching in progress
Virginia permit data on record
| Metric | Count on record |
|---|---|
| Total permits | 78,216 |
| Jurisdictions ingested | 45 |
| Permits in last 12 months | 25,642 |
| License-resolved permits | 2,149 |
| Distinct licensed contractors | 215 |
Counts are as of August 28, 2026. Data reflects records PermitIntel has ingested and is not represented as a complete record of all permits issued in Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Virginia permit data come from?
Permits are sourced from county and municipal portals, public-records requests, and state open-data feeds for Virginia. Coverage grows as new sources come online.
How current is the Virginia data?
Records are updated as sources publish new data, typically weekly. The numbers on this page reflect the last nightly stats generation.
Do you match Virginia permits to contractor licenses?
Virginia is currently at the Permits tier. License-board matching is planned as contractor data matures for this state.
Can I access Virginia permit data via API?
The Permits API is available for Virginia now, with warehouse delivery on request. Pull by address, jurisdiction, permit type, or date range.
How many Virginia jurisdictions are covered?
At least 45+ Virginia jurisdictions are in the dataset. Coverage is concentrated where portals are accessible and grows as new sources are added.
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