Pittsburgh, PA Building Permit History

Search any address in Pittsburgh to see the complete building permit history, what work was done, who did it, how much it cost, and the current permit status. Free and instant.

Pittsburgh Permit Data at a Glance

61,422
Permits on File
25,806
Addresses Searched
4,107
Contractors

What You Can Find in Pittsburgh Permit Records

Each permit record from Pittsburgh includes:

  • Permit number, the official tracking number
  • Type of work, new construction, renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Issue date, when the permit was approved

Data source: City Open Data Portal (Socrata). Updated in real-time.

How to Look Up Building Permits in Pittsburgh

  1. 1 Enter a street address in Pittsburgh, PA above.
  2. 2 We query Pittsburgh's official permit database in real-time.
  3. 3 See every permit on file, type of work, cost, contractor, and status.

Why Look Up Permit History in Pittsburgh?

  • Buying a home in Pittsburgh? Check if past renovations were properly permitted before you close.
  • Planning a project? See what permits neighbors pulled for similar work in Pittsburgh.
  • Vetting a contractor? See which contractors have active permits in Pittsburgh.
  • Selling your home? Verify all past work was properly permitted before listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter any street address in Pittsburgh, PA in the search box above. PermitMint queries the official Pittsburgh permit database in real-time and shows you every building permit on file.

Yes, completely free. Pittsburgh publishes permit records through their official open data portal. No sign-up required.

Data is queried in real-time from Pittsburgh's official portal. Most cities update daily. Results cache for 24 hours, then refresh automatically.

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