Weekly permit insights

Albemarle County Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Albemarle County, VA, computed from PermitStack permit aggregation — 172 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-06-09), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-06-09

Permits this period
172
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-06-09

Weekly trend: Mar 18: 2 · Mar 25: 7 · Apr 1: 12 · Apr 8: 37 · Apr 15: 61 · Apr 22: 32 · Apr 29: 19 · May 6: 37 · May 13: 35 · May 20: 44 · May 27: 51 · Jun 3: 36

Permits by trade in Albemarle County

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing4727.3%
HVAC3721.5%
Electrical3721.5%
Solar105.8%
Pool & Spa31.7%
Roofing31.7%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Albemarle County building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Albemarle County's building permits from PermitStack permit aggregation every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Albemarle County building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Albemarle County overview is free to browse — total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Albemarle County?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Albemarle County's permit data come from?

Official public records from PermitStack permit aggregation, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.