Weekly permit insights

Cedar Rapids Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Cedar Rapids, IA, computed from official city permit portals, 603 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-08-01), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-08-01

Permits this period
603
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-01

Weekly trend: May 10: 141 · May 17: 190 · May 24: 168 · May 31: 181 · Jun 7: 189 · Jun 14: 161 · Jun 21: 137 · Jun 28: 135 · Jul 5: 150 · Jul 12: 148 · Jul 19: 153 · Jul 26: 149

Permits by trade in Cedar Rapids

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC14624.2%
Electrical12320.4%
Plumbing10817.9%
Roofing488.0%
Solar81.3%
Pool & Spa71.2%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Cedar Rapids building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Cedar Rapids's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Cedar Rapids building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids?

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 Cedar Rapids's permit data come from?

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