Weekly permit insights

Montgomery County Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Montgomery County, MD, computed from Montgomery County Open Data, 1,974 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-07-02), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-07-02

Permits this period
1,974
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-07-02

Weekly trend: Apr 10: 455 · Apr 17: 431 · Apr 24: 477 · May 1: 503 · May 8: 899 · May 15: 304 · May 22: 102 · May 29: 446 · Jun 5: 514 · Jun 12: 466 · Jun 19: 447 · Jun 26: 373

Permits by trade in Montgomery County

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC53327.0%
Electrical40720.6%
Solar32216.3%
Roofing492.5%
Plumbing371.9%
Pool & Spa191.0%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Montgomery County building permit data updated?

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

Is Montgomery County building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's permit data come from?

Official public records from Montgomery County Open Data, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.