U.S. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Building Permits Dataset
The dataset provides coverage of commercial real estate construction activity across major U.S jurisdictions, including new construction, additions, alterations, demolitions, remodels, renovations, and repairs .
It provides cleaned, standardized, and de-duplicated building permit records in a consistent, query-ready format to support analytics, AI/ML workflows, market research, and targeted business development.
Dataset Characteristics
Nationwide coverage
Monthly updates incorporating the lastest permit activity
Historical permit records (1 - 20 years) available upon request.
Cleaned, standardized, and de-duplicated records
Dataset Scale
~ 60K - 100K active construction projects
~ 150K - 250K project contacts, including businesses and individuals.
Dataset Coverage
The dataset is organized into two tables:
Table 1. PERMITS_COMMERCIAL – Permit & Project Information
Each record includes:
Geographic Information
State, county, and city
Project address
Parcel number
Permit & Project Details
Permit ID
Construction type (new, remodel, renovation, and other classifications)
Permit type and status
Building type
Project title and description
Estimated project cost
Permit Activity & Timeline
Permit filing date
Status update date
Permit stage history and corresponding dates
Elapsed days from filing to current status
Construction Type Indicators
New construction, additions, alterations
Demolition, remodels, renovations, repairs
Work Area Indicators
Building systems: Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, gas, generator
Structural & exterior: Roofing, walls, insulation, exterior, doors, windows
Provides information on individuals and organizations associated with building permits, including:
Contact name and company
Contact Role: contractors, applicants, owners, developers, and property owners
Contact address
Email and phone
Additional details, including contractor license information
Getting Started
This is a free sample listing designed to let you explore the dataset schema, evaluate field coverage, and assess data quality at no cost.
The full production dataset - with complete nationwide coverage and continuous updates - is available exclusively through a private offer on AWS Marketplace.
To request a private offer, please contact SATT Analytics:
Lending & Insurance Opportunities - Banks, lenders, credit unions, and property insurers can use building permit data to identify properties under construction, renovation, or remodeling and assess new lending, financing, and insurance opportunities.
Construction Supply & Equipment Demand - Building material suppliers, equipment rental companies, and tool providers can leverage project, contractor, and location data to identify active projects and anticipate demand for products, equipment, and services.
Targeted Market Intelligence - Businesses can use permit data—including property, project, contractor, builder, and developer information—to segment markets, identify relevant customer opportunities, and support targeted sales and marketing strategies.
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Top-of-mind questions for buyers
What counts as one unit of Product Access for this free sample?
One unit grants a subscriber access to the sample dataset. Since the sample is free, the unit does not meter records exported or usage. It simply enables you to open and review the data structure, coverage, and fields.
What data can I review in this free sample listing?
The sample lets you inspect the data structure, coverage, and fields before deciding. The underlying data covers building permits, properties, and businesses such as contractors and developers across the US residential and commercial construction sectors.
Does my cost change based on how many records I view in the sample?
No. This listing is free, so no charges accrue regardless of how much sample data you review. There are no record limits, export credits, or usage meters tied to this free Product Access dimension.
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