Why remodel permits are good leads
Not every contractor wants a new tower. Most trades live on kitchens, bathrooms, additions and interior alterations. These smaller jobs still need permits in most US cities, and they are the most numerous type of work in many datasets. For cabinet makers, flooring installers, electricians, plumbers, window companies and building material stores, a remodel or addition permit is a direct signal that a property owner is spending money now.
The difference between a permit and a normal lead list is timing and intent. A purchased list tells you who might need something one day. A permit tells you that somebody has already filed paperwork with the city, usually with a date, an address and often a value and contractor. You are not guessing.
How many remodel permits Mapenzo shows in the US
The numbers below are verified counts from Mapenzo's US database for 2026 (from 1 January to mid-October 2026; a few sources such as Orlando, New Orleans and Norfolk start earlier). They come from official open data portals of the cities and counties listed, and they are refreshed daily. Only states with at least 100 matching permits are shown, together 64,400 permits.
| State | Main source areas | Remodel + addition permits (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | New York City | 21,954 |
| California | Los Angeles | 13,287 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 5,769 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 5,739 |
| Texas | Austin | 5,619 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | 3,180 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | 2,412 |
| Washington | Seattle | 2,058 |
| Maryland | Montgomery County | 1,832 |
| Virginia | Norfolk | 1,505 |
| Arizona | Mesa | 663 |
| Massachusetts | Cambridge | 382 |
New York leads with 21,954 permits. Coverage in the US is currently city- and county-based, not statewide, so the table shows the main area for each state. Click a city to open its remodel permit page, or see the state overview for New York.
How to use the data, step by step
- Use both the remodels and additions filters; cities label alterations differently.
- Small values are not small leads: a bathroom permit means tile, fixtures and lighting are about to be bought.
- Map clusters show neighbourhoods in a renovation cycle, ideal for leaflets or local ads.
- Track contractors who file many remodel permits; they buy materials every week.
A practical routine for remodeling contractors: every Monday, open the map for your service area, filter to the last seven days, export or note the new addresses, and plan visits, letters or calls. The work takes fifteen minutes, and because the same data is not on your competitors' desks, the conversations start earlier.
What a permit record contains
Fields differ by city, but most records include the permit type and description, the date filed or issued, the address and coordinates, and the status. Many cities also publish the estimated value of the work and the contractor name; Chicago, Orlando, Marin County and several others publish contractors for most records. Mapenzo normalises these sources into one map and one set of trade filters, so you do not need to learn fourteen different city portals.
Be aware of the limits. Mapenzo only shows what the city publishes, and some cities classify work types loosely, so a small share of records may sit under a broader category such as mechanical or alterations. When in doubt, read the original description, which is always shown on the permit card.
Beyond the US
The same map covers building permits in Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, France, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, plus over 33,000 energy projects and 4,323 existing data centres. If you sell across borders, one account covers all of it, in your own language.
Try it
Mapenzo has a simple way to test this: a 12-hour pass for 5 € opens every country, every permit and every layer, including energy projects and data centres. If you then subscribe, your first month is 50% off. Personal plans are 20, 50 or 80 € per month, and Team plans for sales teams are 40, 100 or 150 € per month.
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FAQ
Where does Mapenzo get remodel permit data?
From official open data portals of US cities and counties, such as Los Angeles, refreshed daily.
How many remodel permits are on Mapenzo?
64,400 in the US states listed in this article for 2026, plus permits in nine European countries.
Is Mapenzo available in every US state?
Not yet. Permit-level data covers areas in 14 states; more cities are being added.
How much does it cost?
A 12-hour all-access pass costs 5 €. New subscribers get 50% off the first month.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Mapenzo get remodel permit data?
From official open data portals of US cities and counties, such as Los Angeles, refreshed daily.
How many remodel permits are on Mapenzo?
64,400 in the US states listed in this article for 2026, plus permits in nine European countries.
Is Mapenzo available in every US state?
Not yet. Permit-level data covers areas in 14 states; more cities are being added.
How much does it cost?
A 12-hour all-access pass costs 5 €. New subscribers get 50% off the first month.