Cedar Rapids Building Permits & Property Data

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4,591 indexed permits · 68,854 property owners · Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Newest permit 2026-11-05

PermitGrab tracks 4,591 building permits in Cedar Rapids, IA as of 2026-11-05, with 68,854 property-owner records matched to permit addresses.

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4,591
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68,854
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2026-11-05
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Source date: 2026-11-05

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2026-04-30 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 3229 CHICKADEE ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: TW ··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,820 SQ. FT. 2-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 910 SQ.… —
2026-04-30 Interior Renovation
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 4115 GLEN ELM DR NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: DIG··· 🔒
Remodel of main level, including kitchen (new cabinets and countertops)of SFD. R… —
2026-04-30 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 33 Verbena LN SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: DR ··· 🔒
New single family construction - 2-stall attached garage, 877 sq. ft. finished b… 877 sf 4 beds residential New construction —
2026-04-30 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 3211 CHICKADEE ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: TW ··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,820 SQ. FT. 2-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 910 SQ.… —
2026-04-30 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
 4115 GLEN ELM DR NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: DIG··· 🔒
Electrical work associated with main level remodel, including installation of ne… —
2026-04-30 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 3217 CHICKADEE ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: TW ··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,820 SQ. FT. 2-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 910 SQ.… —
2026-04-30 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 3235 CHICKADEE ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: TW ··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 1,820 SQ. FT. 2-UNIT FAMILY DWELLING ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 910 SQ.… —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 8512 ELDERBERRY DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 15,065 S.F. 3 STORY MULTI 8 UNIT BUILDING "BEAR CREEK 8-PL… 8 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-29 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
 1570 2ND AVE SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
HVAC replacement for 5 family conversion dwelling CALL FOR FINAL INSPECTION, 319… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
 8515 ELDERBERRY DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,580 SQ. FT. 3-LEVEL 4-UNIT TOWNHOUSE ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 1,395… ×2 —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
 8514 HONEYSUCKLE DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,580 SQ. FT. 3-LEVEL 4-UNIT TOWNHOUSE ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 1,395… ×2 —
2026-04-29 Roofing
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 1252 HIGHWOOD DR NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: MAC··· 🔒
ALL WORK ON EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE: REMOVE TWO OLD OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS AND E… —
2026-04-29 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 4540 F AVE NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: MEY··· 🔒
REPLACE EXISTING ENTRY DOOR (1) - SAME SIZE, STYLE & LOCATION ON HOUSE. —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
 8503 ELDERBERRY DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,580 SQ. FT. 3-LEVEL 4-UNIT TOWNHOUSE ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 1,395… ×2 —
2026-04-29 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
 8502 HONEYSUCKLE DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,580 SQ. FT. 3-LEVEL 4-UNIT TOWNHOUSE ON SLAB. EACH UNIT: 1,395… ×2 —
2026-04-28 Structural
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 3650 COTTAGE GROVE AVE SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 693 S.F. ADDITION TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING "ST GEOR… —
2026-04-28 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 3704 21ST ST SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: STE··· 🔒
Install 9 vinyl windows- No changes to size, style location - Change window over… —
2026-04-28 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
 3811 MT VERNON RD SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403 PLUMBING REPAIRS FOR KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, BATHROOM, WATER LINES THROUGHOUT - GAS PR… —
2026-04-28 Roofing
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 3500 CENTER POINT RD NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: JBI··· 🔒
Installing a 10,000W roof mount solar array on an 8 unit commercial building solar Solar PV —
2026-04-27 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
 5070 LINDALE DR NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: MAI··· 🔒
INSTALL EXHAUST SYSTEM W/SPIRAL DUCT & HOODS FOR RESTAURANT CALL FOR FINAL INSPE… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-24 Fence
Source type: Fence or Zoning Clearance Permit
 329 STONEY CREEK RD NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
16' of 4' tall white picket PVC fence; PROPERTY OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAT… —
2026-04-24 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 615 5TH ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 REPLACEMENT OF (2) EXISTING ROOFS, EXTEND PARAPET WALLS FOR NEW ROOF INSULATION,… metal replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-24 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
 279 COLLINS RD NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
Remodel old Hyvee to a Vasa Fitness —
2026-04-24 Signage
Source type: Permanent Sign
 950 60TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: RED··· 🔒
REFACE 48 SF monument sign MESSAGE: RED STAR LOGO, RED STAR YEAST COMPLAY, LLC, … —
2026-04-24 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
 1100 3RD ST SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
PROJECT RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MARKET HALL "NEWBO MARKET". RENOVATION OF BAR (R… —
2026-04-23 Signage
Source type: Permanent Sign
 651 19TH ST NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: ST ··· 🔒
65.8 SF PRIMARY - BUSSE STADIUM Flat cut letters on press box —
2026-04-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 4721 33RD AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: OLS··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 8' X 25' OPEN DECK ON EAST SIDE OF HOUSE. PLEASE CALL 319-286-58… —
2026-04-23 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 1417 FOX TRAIL DR NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: MOO··· 🔒
SCOPE OF WORK: Demo the entire 12' x 10' structure & haul off site; Install (3) … —
2026-04-22 Structural
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 6301 KIRKWOOD BLVD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 REMODEL 2,600 S.F. OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING "KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE" … —
2026-04-22 Structural
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 702 WESTLAND RD NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: LUZ··· 🔒
CONSTRUCT A NEW 45' X 64' POST-FRAME STORAGE GARAGE (CAMPER STORAGE-NON MOTORIZE… —
2026-04-22 Fence
Source type: Fence or Zoning Clearance Permit
 7418 HAMPSHIRE DR NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: TOD··· 🔒
*ENCR-460-2026* Install 100’ of 6’ White Vinyl Privacy Fence with (1) 4’ Wide Si… —
2026-04-21 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
 141 CLARK DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: BIG··· 🔒
***HVAC**** CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MULTI-UNIT (10-PLEX) BUILDING "BIG BEN PHASE 2… 8 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-21 General Construction
Source type: Erosion Control - Commercial
 195 WILEY BLVD NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
6 Plex —
2026-04-21 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
 550 27TH STREET DR SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Owner: CED··· 🔒
***HVAC*** CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR "CEDAR RAPIDS C… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-04-20 Fence
Source type: Fence or Zoning Clearance Permit
 7529 QUAIL TRL NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
Replacing an existing metal shed in our backyard with a new wood shed. ZONING NO… —
2026-04-18 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
 2125 RED ROCK DR SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: BRO··· 🔒
I am planning on running a 100 amp sub panel service to the accessory structure … 100A —
2026-04-17 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 4050 RIVER CENTER CT NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: COB··· 🔒
INTERIOR REMODEL COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO CONSTRUCT 2 INTERIOR WALLS TO CREATE 2 S… —
2026-04-17 Signage
Source type: Permanent Sign
 2604 16TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: SER··· 🔒
FACE CHANGE - EXISTING POLE SIGN —
2026-04-16 Structural
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 4215 WESTDALE PKWY SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 FOUNDATION/SHELL PERMIT: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,350 S.F. COMMERCIAL BUILDING FO… —
2026-04-16 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 1515 33RD AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 **16 MW CRITICAL LOAD DATA CENTER: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 98,695 SF DATA CENTER F… low voltage New installation —
2026-04-15 Roofing
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 1936 A AVE NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Owner: BLA··· 🔒
Installation of a 7.04 kW residential roof mount solar system —
2026-04-15 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
 2825 WRIGHT BROTHERS BLVD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 Wiring & electric for new snow removal facility —
2026-04-15 Demolition 402 24TH ST NW Cedar Rapids IA 52405
Owner: LEW··· 🔒
**DETACHED GARAGE** STRUCTURE MUST BE DEMOLISHED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUE … —
2026-04-15 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit
 1137 15TH AVE SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
INSTALL APPROX 130LF OF 4' SOLID FENCING IN FRONT SETBACK; APPROX 230LF OF 7' SO… —
2026-04-15 HVAC
Source type: Residential Building Permits
 1705 GRANDE AVE SE Cedar Rapids IA 52403
Owner: KOH··· 🔒
**UPDATE, REBUILDING EXISTING BASEMENT STAIRCASE*** Replace existing Red Oak tre… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-04-15 Structural
Source type: Commercial Building Permit
 4800 EDGEWOOD RD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Owner: GM ··· 🔒
GENERAL MILLS WILL BE ADDING A NEW ENTRANCE TO THEIR EXISTING PLANT WITH THE GOA… —
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Permit Types in Cedar Rapids
Residential Building Permits
1,438 34.1%
Residential Mechanical Permit
704 16.7%
Residential Electrical Permit
476 11.3%
Fence or Zoning Clearance Permit
376 8.9%
Residential Plumbing Permit
334 7.9%
Commercial Building Permit
217 5.2%
Commercial Mechanical Permit
179 4.2%
Permanent Sign
174 4.1%
Large Load - Single Trip Permit
163 3.9%
Commercial Electrical Permit
151 3.6%
Construction Activity in Cedar Rapids

New building permits in Cedar Rapids, Iowa show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab for Cedar Rapids.

About Cedar Rapids Building Permits

Cedar Rapids, Iowa processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4,591+ Cedar Rapids building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-05 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. Contractor names are not currently available in PermitGrab for Cedar Rapids. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

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Who appears in Cedar Rapids permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 4,591 building permits in Cedar Rapids. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 68,854 property-owner records for direct outreach.

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The most recent permit indexed for Cedar Rapids is dated 2026-11-05. Newest permit date: 2026-11-05. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Cedar Rapids permit records?

Cedar Rapids permit activity covers 4,591 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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