Weekly permit insights

Memphis Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in Memphis's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (313 permits through 2026-07-31). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2026-07-31. We check weekly.

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Permits this period
313
Trades tracked
5
Period ending
2026-07-31

Weekly trend: May 9: 27 · May 16: 35 · May 23: 27 · May 30: 35 · Jun 6: 31 · Jun 13: 21 · Jun 20: 22 · Jun 27: 14 · Jul 4: 30 · Jul 11: 98 · Jul 18: 94 · Jul 25: 91

Permits by trade in Memphis

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC18759.7%
Roofing3711.8%
Pool & Spa154.8%
Plumbing123.8%
Electrical82.6%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Memphis building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Memphis's building permits from City of Memphis ArcGIS Open Data every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Memphis building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Memphis 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 Memphis?

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 Memphis's permit data come from?

Official public records from City of Memphis ArcGIS Open Data, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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