Building Permit Timelines by City
How long does it really take to get a building permit? We analyzed 1.8M+ permits across 7 major US markets to find out. Click a city for the full breakdown.
AustinFast
234K+ permits analyzed25d
median
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ChicagoFast
126K+ permits analyzed34d
median
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San FranciscoModerate
203K+ permits analyzed51d
median
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MiamiSlow
160K+ permits analyzed60d
median
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New York CitySlow
193K+ permits analyzed62d
median
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SeattleSlow
76K+ permits analyzed77d
median
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Los AngelesVery Slow
54K+ permits analyzed190d
median
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