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Nanaimo Building Permit Search
1k+ building permit records from Nanaimo, British Columbia, plus contractor profiles, and major projects. One API, geocoded, normalized, and refreshed automatically.
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Beyond building permits, Nanaimo also has Contractor profiles, and Major projects in the same API, queryable with the same parameters.
/permit/contractor/major_projectAbout Nanaimo Construction Data
Nanaimo building permits cover all permitted construction activity in the city: new homes and condos, commercial and industrial builds, residential renovations, additions, demolitions, and changes of use. BuildData also tracks contractor profiles, and major projects for Nanaimo, available through the same API with the same parameters. BuildData collects and normalizes these records from Nanaimo’s open data portals on a daily-to-weekly cadence (by dataset), making 1k+ Nanaimo permits searchable through a single REST API.
734+ building permits were issued in Nanaimo, BC over the past 12 months, representing $685M in declared construction value. Renovation permits lead by volume. Every record is geocoded and normalized to a consistent schema, so you can query Nanaimo the same way you query any other Canadian city in the dataset.
Common uses
- Proptech and real estate: track the new development pipeline, spot supply trends before listings hit market
- Insurance: verify construction activity and renovation history at the property level
- Urban planning and research: analyze permit trends by type, neighbourhood, and time period
- Construction and trades: identify new project opportunities as permits are issued across British Columbia
Nanaimo Permits by Type
Breakdown of permit categories over the last two years.
Recent Nanaimo Building Permits
Latest permits issued in Nanaimo, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Major Projects in Nanaimo
Planned and under-construction capital projects, loaded live from the BuildData API.
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Building with this? Every Nanaimo record above is on the API at
/permit?municipality=nanaimo. See the documentation.
Nanaimo building permits: FAQ
How do I search Nanaimo building permits?
Use the search box on this page: type an address, permit number, or contractor and it queries every Nanaimo permit BuildData holds. Records come from Nanaimo's own open data, geocoded and normalized.
How do I check the status of a building permit in Nanaimo?
Search the address above. Each result shows the permit's status, type, issue date, and description as published by Nanaimo. For an application still in progress, the city's own portal remains the authority.
Are Nanaimo building permits public record?
Yes. Nanaimo publishes building permit records as open data, so anyone can look them up. BuildData aggregates, geocodes, and normalizes them so they are searchable in one place instead of one city portal at a time.
How current is Nanaimo permit data?
BuildData refreshes Nanaimo permits automatically, so new permits show up within days and go out in the next scheduled feed.
Can I get new Nanaimo permits sent to me automatically?
Yes. A BuildData feed emails every new Nanaimo building permit as a spreadsheet each week, with the address, type, value, and date. Add any other cities you sell into. 30-day free trial.
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