Free weekly building-permit insights for Fairfax County, VA, computed from PermitStack permit aggregation — 387 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-05-04), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.
Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-05-04
Permits this period
387
Trades tracked
2
Period ending
2026-05-04
Weekly trend: Feb 10: 74 · Feb 17: 76 · Feb 24: 112 · Mar 3: 90 · Mar 10: 98 · Mar 17: 111 · Mar 24: 113 · Mar 31: 76 · Apr 7: 98 · Apr 14: 100 · Apr 21: 96 · Apr 28: 75
How often is Fairfax County building permit data updated?
Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Fairfax 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 Fairfax County building permit data free?
Yes. The weekly Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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.