BuildZoom

BuildZoom Data API

RESTful Data API over BuildZoom's Building Permit Database — property permit history and contractor license/permit information, with batch requests and sub-second latency. Delivered as part of the buildzoomdata.com data product (bulk exports, Data Explorer, and Permit Map are the sibling delivery channels). API access and developer documentation are gated behind a buildzoomdata.com account.

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apis.yml Raw ↑ 
name: BuildZoom Data API
description: RESTful Data API over BuildZoom's Building Permit Database — property permit history and
  contractor license/permit information, with batch requests and sub-second latency. Delivered as part
  of the buildzoomdata.com data product (bulk exports, Data Explorer, and Permit Map are the sibling delivery
  channels). API access and developer documentation are gated behind a buildzoomdata.com account.
humanURL: https://www.buildzoomdata.com/
baseURL: https://api.buildzoomdata.com
tags:
- Building Permits
- Contractors
- Property Data
properties:
- type: Website
  url: https://www.buildzoomdata.com/