Permit Lookup Tool

Data is updated daily, Tuesday through Saturday.

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A location may contain more than one permit. These are grouped together on the map labeled with the number of permits issued. The number will change dynamically depending on the map zoom level.

Click the circles on the map to view permits or use the "Find Permits" panel (strongly recommended).

How to Find Building Permits

Option 1: Map Search

  1. Type the address in the search bar and select it.

  2. Look for the red pin (location) and green circle (number of permits).

  3. Click the green circle → click Browse Features (table icon under "Permit Summary").

  4. See permit summary: number, status, description.

  5. Click a record for full details.

  6. Click the dock box to expand.

  7. Clear search before looking up a new location.

Option 2: Find Permits

  1. Click Find Permits (bottom center).

  2. Select your search type (arrow next to search).

  3. Enter address or parcel number, click Search more.

  4. Select the correct address/parcel → click Apply.

  5. See permit list: number, status, description.

  6. Click arrow to see more info.

  7. To search multiple sites, use Draw a Selection on the Map, draw the area, click Apply.

Export to Spreadsheet

  1. Click Actions (four dots) → Export arrow → Export to CSV.

  2. Spreadsheet will download.

Need Copies of Building Plans?

After using the permit lookup tool, if you still need copies of permit documents or construction plans submit a public records request. Keep reading to learn how.

Copies of building plans can take up to 60 days because the plans are copyrighted by the professional who made them.

Request Plans

  1. Submit your request to City Hall
  2. The City will notify you within 10 days if we have the records or if additional time is needed to locate them.
  3. Visit City Hall within 14 Days

    You'll need to view the plans in person. Taking photos is not allowed.

    Considering a remodel? We encourage you to bring your contractor so they can help you interpret the plans.

Often, viewing plans in person provides the information most people need such as load-bearing walls, location of an electrical panel and more.

Request Copies

  1. Sign an Affidavit for Duplication
  2. City staff will send it via certified mail to all professionals whose stamp appears on the plans to ask for permission to duplicate them (yes! even for digital copies)
  3. The professionals will have 30 days from when the affidavit is mailed to approve or deny your request.
  4. Once we receive the returned affidavit, you’ll be notified, typically by email, whether permission has been granted.

  5. If permission is granted: An electronic version of the plans will be provided via a link in an email.

    If permission is not granted: You can re-visit City Hall to view the plans in person, photos are not allowed but you can make notes.

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