What data fields are included in permit downloads?
Shovels permit record downloads include 40 data fields covering permit details, timelines, property characteristics, and geographic information. Includes permit IDs, job values, approval durations, property valuations, contractor details, and location coordinates.
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Each record in the permits download represents a single permit application with detailed information spanning the entire permit lifecycle, associated property characteristics, and geographic identifiers.
Key Data Categories
Permit Information The dataset includes core permit details such as unique identifiers, descriptions, permit numbers, jurisdictions, job values, types and subtypes, associated fees, and current status. This provides essential context for understanding the scope and nature of each construction project.
Timeline and Duration Tracking Comprehensive date fields capture the permit journey from initial filing through final completion, including file date, issue date, final date, start date, and end date. Duration metrics track total project time, construction phases, and approval processes, along with inspection pass rates for quality assessment.
Location and Property Details Geographic data includes street addresses, cities, counties, ZIP codes, latitude/longitude coordinates, census tracts, and congressional districts. Property characteristics cover ownership information, assessed market values, lot sizes, building areas, story counts, unit counts, and year built - providing crucial context for market analysis and property valuation.
Additional Metadata The dataset includes contractor IDs for tracking key industry players and tags for flexible categorization and filtering.