Weekly permit insights

Cleveland Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Cleveland, OH, computed from official city permit portals, 734 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-25), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-25

Permits this period
734
Trades tracked
5
Period ending
2026-07-25

Weekly trend: May 3: 184 · May 10: 210 · May 17: 212 · May 24: 134 · May 31: 178 · Jun 7: 198 · Jun 14: 188 · Jun 21: 193 · Jun 28: 183 · Jul 5: 202 · Jul 12: 181 · Jul 19: 144

Permits by trade in Cleveland

TradeThis periodShare
Plumbing18425.1%
HVAC16121.9%
Electrical14419.6%
Roofing12817.4%
Solar20.3%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Cleveland building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Cleveland'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 Cleveland building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland'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.