Cedar Rapids Building Permits & Property Data

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2,216 indexed permits · 25,061 property owners · Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Cedar Rapids building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 2,030
Newest permit 2026-08-03

PermitGrab tracks 2,216 building permits in Cedar Rapids, IA as of 2026-08-03, with 25,061 property-owner records matched to permit addresses. Permits updated daily.

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2,216
Indexed Permits
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Active Contractors
25,061
Property Owners
Contractor of record withheld by this jurisdiction Cedar Rapids's permit office does not publish contractor names. Permit detail, project valuation, and property-owner records are shown below.
2026-08-04
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
Cedar Rapids had 578 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 185 hvac, 101 electrical and 79 plumbing.

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2,216 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-18 Fire Protection 5800 EDGEWOOD RD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 520 S.F. COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR "PAYSAGE" FIRE PUMP BUILD…
2026-03-17 HVAC/Mech 2037 D ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 REPLACE 5 WINDOWS - same size, style & location.
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors 5455 WYOMING DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 REPLACE 6 BEDROOM WINDOWS, 1 BATH WINDOW, 1 SUNROOM SLIDING DOOR, 7 SUNROOM WIND…
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors 427 WESTRIDGE DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 Replace windows in the sunroom, sliding patio door in the sunroom, 4 living room…
2026-03-11 HVAC/Mech 4705 GREEN ACRES DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,320 SQ. FT. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ATTACHED 2-STALL GARAGE, …
2026-03-11 General Construction 800 34TH AVE ROCK ISLAND IL 61201 Single Trip ×3
2026-03-05 Signage 777 4TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 CASINO SIGN 9- INSTALL 50SQ FT FREESTAND WAYFINDING SIGN (INCLUDES LOGO) install…
2026-03-05 Plumbing 1116 15TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 REPAIRS TO SFD: EXTERIOR: REPLACE HOUSE SIDING, 10 SQUARE (NEW SIDING TO BE VINY…
2026-03-05 Signage 777 4TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 CASINO SIGN 11 - INSTALL 50SQ FT FREESTAND WAYFINDING SIGN (INCLUDES LOGO) insta…
2026-03-05 Signage 777 4TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 CASINO SIGN 13 - INSTALL 50SQ FT FREESTAND WAYFINDING SIGN (INCLUDES LOGO) insta…
2026-03-05 Signage 777 4TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 CASINO SIGN 12 - INSTALL 50SQ FT FREESTAND WAYFINDING SIGN (INCLUDES LOGO) insta…
2026-03-05 Plumbing 279 COLLINS RD NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 INTERIOR REMODEL OF 60,398 S.F. FOR HEALTH CLUB/FITNESS FACILITY "VASA FITNESS" …
2026-03-04 Electrical 6200 76TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52228 HITT Contractors TFO build out 6 data halls in DC2 building
2026-03-03 General Construction PO BOX 230 DEWITT IA 52742 Single Trip
2026-02-27 HVAC/Mech 427 WESTRIDGE DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 Replace 16 windows. 10 windows that are located in the sunroom, 1 window in the …
2026-02-27 HVAC/Mech 49 CLIVE DR NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Replace 5 windows. living room (1) front bedroom (2) back bedroom (2) - same siz…
2026-02-26 HVAC/Mech 9437 LOVEGRASS DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 4-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING. 2 EXTERIOR UNITS ARE THE PATTISON PLAN. …
2026-02-26 HVAC/Mech 517 14TH ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 CONSTRUCTION OF 20'X18' DETACHED OPEN SIDED CAR PORT - PLEASE CALL FOR FINAL INS…
2026-02-26 Windows/Doors 7301 STONE RIDGE DR NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 Replace 1 sliding door SAME SIZE/STYLE/LOCATION IN SFD
2026-02-25 Structural 1205 SUMMIT AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 slab on grade sfd w/2 bed, 2 bath SFH with basement and 2 stall garage.
2026-02-20 Signage 777 4TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405 CASINO SIGN 8 - INSTALL 305SQ FT DIGITAL MONUMENT SIGN MESSAGE: CEDAR CROSSING (…
2026-02-17 Plumbing 1814 SHADY GROVE RD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,427 SQ. FT. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ATTACHED 3-STALL GARAGE, …
2026-02-17 Plumbing 1901 HOLLY MEADOW AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,457 SQ. FT. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ATTACHED 2-STALL GARAGE, …
2026-02-10 Electrical 649 40TH ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 SERVICE UPGRADE
2026-02-10 Structural 2158 EVERGREEN ST NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Installing 8 helical piers ON SFD - PLEASE CALL FOR FINAL INSPECTION 319-286-583…
2026-02-10 Windows/Doors 809 17TH ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 REMOVE AND REPLACE 14 WINDOWS SAME SIZE/STYLE/LOCATION - REPLACE 2 ENTRY DOORS -…
2026-02-05 General Construction 104 BLACK HAWK ST BOX A REINBECK IA 50669 Single Trip ×3
2026-02-04 General Construction 1202 10TH ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 INTERIOR REMODEL OF 800 S.F. IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL "REFUGE CITY CHURCH" TO INST…
2026-02-02 HVAC/Mech 1708 3RD AVE SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 Replace 1 window in the attic - same size, style & location.
2026-01-29 HVAC/Mech 2303 ROOSEVELT RD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 PATIO DOOR REPLACEMENT SAME SIZE/STYLE/LOCATION IN SFD
2026-01-14 General Construction 302 S MONROE ST MONROE IA 50170 Single Trip ×2
2026-01-14 General Construction 999 MILLER ST ELKADER IA 52043 Single Trip
2026-01-12 General Construction 104 GUNDER RD ELKADER IA 52043 Single Trip
2026-01-06 General Construction 320 BRISCOE DR MORRIS IL 60450 Single Trip
2025-12-26 Windows/Doors 110 2ND AVE SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 PROVIDE 2 VEHICULAR SECURITY ENTRANCE GATES & 1 SECURITY EXIT DOOR W/FENCING TO …
2025-12-11 General Construction 4401 BOWLING ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 Single Trip ×3
2025-12-10 Demolition 1435 4TH ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 **DETACHED GARAGE**STRUCTURE MUST BE DEMOLISHED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUE P…
2025-12-04 General Construction 101 BMC Dr PO Box 2277 Waterloo IA 50704 Single Trip
2025-11-26 HVAC/Mech 4300 76TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 **DC4** CONSTRUCTION OF A ~844,850 SF TENANT UPFIT WITHIN A SINGLE-STORY DATA CE…
2025-11-26 HVAC/Mech 4300 76TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 **DC5** CONSTRUCTION OF A ~844,850 SF TENANT UPFIT WITHIN A SINGLE-STORY DATA CE…
2025-11-24 HVAC/Mech 1724 CLOVERLEAF CT SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,729 SQ. FT. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING W/ATTACHED 3-2TALL GARAGE, …
2025-11-06 Pool/Spa 1304 SUMMIT AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 New construction 4 plex First floor garage: (individual unit) finished sq footag…
2025-11-03 General Construction 1000 E QUEENWOOD RD MORTON IL 61550 Single Trip
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No contractor lead data available for Cedar Rapids. The city's permit feed publishes addresses and project values but doesn't expose contractor names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Cedar Rapids
Construction Activity in Cedar Rapids

New building permits in Cedar Rapids, Iowa indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Cedar Rapids Building Permits

Cedar Rapids, Iowa processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2216+ Cedar Rapids building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cedar Rapids requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Cedar Rapids.

How Contractors Use Cedar Rapids Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cedar Rapids use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Cedar Rapids building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Cedar Rapids electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Cedar Rapids open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Cedar Rapids this week?

PermitGrab indexes 2,216 building permits in Cedar Rapids, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh. Each permit is matched against 25,061 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Cedar Rapids permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Cedar Rapids is dated 2026-08-03. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Cedar Rapids right now?

In the last 30 days, Cedar Rapids permitting activity covers 578 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up Cedar Rapids building permits

Search recent Cedar Rapids, IA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Cedar Rapids building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Cedar Rapids Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Cedar Rapids?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
3019 BIBURY CT NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA USH*** County assessor
3112 BIBURY CT NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA USH*** County assessor
2909 BIBURY CT NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA USH*** County assessor
245 COLLINS RD NE CEDAR RAPIDS IA SHO*** County assessor
9803 BRIGHTON WAY SW CEDAR RAPIDS IA PRA*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Rapids Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cedar Rapids?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2216 building permits in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Cedar Rapids permit data?

PermitGrab collects Cedar Rapids daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Cedar Rapids?

Contractors find leads in Cedar Rapids by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Cedar Rapids — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Who buys this data?

Cedar Rapids permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Cedar Rapids = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Cedar Rapids GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Cedar Rapids addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Cedar Rapids are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Cedar Rapids renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Cedar Rapids permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Cedar Rapids mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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