Richmond New Construction Permits & Property Data

Heads up: Richmond's permit source doesn't publish contractor business names, so this page focuses on permit records and property data. Contractor lead coverage isn't available for this city.

Live municipal building-permit feed for Richmond, Virginia.

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“Over the last 90 days, 28 permits were pulled in Richmond. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
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Richmond building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 28
Total permit value (90d) $515,000
Newest permit 2026-08-03

PermitGrab tracks 28 building permits in Richmond, VA as of 2026-08-03, with 62,911 property-owner records matched to permit addresses. Permits updated daily.

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28
Indexed Permits
0
Active Contractors
62,911
Property Owners
2026-08-04
Last Updated
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Richmond had 28 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 14 hvac, 6 electrical and 3 new construction. The average project value is $128,750.

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3 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-03 General Construction $200,000 1013 Carriage Place DR, richmond 40475 United States Lot 4
2026-08-03 General Construction $200,000 1021 Carriage Place DR, richmond 40475 United States New Single Family Lot 6
2026-07-28 General Construction 340 5TH ST, RICHMOND KY 40475 New build residential

No contractor lead data available for Richmond. 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 Richmond
Construction Activity in Richmond

New building permits in Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond Building Permits

Richmond, Virginia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 28+ Richmond building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Richmond 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 Richmond.

How Contractors Use Richmond Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond open data portal.

How to look up Richmond building permits

Search recent Richmond, VA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Richmond 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 Richmond Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Richmond?

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
4406 W Grace St Pil*** County assessor
4411 Augusta Ave Dil*** County assessor
4404 Fitzhugh Ave Hig*** County assessor
4504 Leonard Pkwy Gla*** County assessor
4516 Patterson Avenue Nic*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Richmond?

PermitGrab currently tracks 28 building permits in Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond permit data?

PermitGrab collects Richmond 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 Richmond?

Contractors find leads in Richmond 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.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Richmond — 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?

Richmond permit & owner data, by use case

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

Real estate investors
Code violations in Richmond = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Richmond GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Richmond 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 Richmond are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Richmond renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Richmond permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Richmond 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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