Weekly permit insights

Memphis Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Memphis, TN, computed from City of Memphis ArcGIS Open Data, 313 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-31), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-31

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Permits this period

313

Trades tracked

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

Trade	This period	Share
HVAC	187	59.7%
Roofing	37	11.8%
Pool & Spa	15	4.8%
Plumbing	12	3.8%
Electrical	8	2.6%

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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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