Roofing permits across the US
We index 91,585 Roofing permits across 20 US metros in 4 states — led by Chicago, Boston, Norfolk. Every permit is classified into a real segment, parcel-joined, and flagged for data quality.
Activity concentrates in Illinois (35%), Massachusetts (27%), Virginia (4%).
Roofing permits by metro
- Chicago32,046
- Boston25,045
- Norfolk4,075
- Miramar3,743
- Yuba County3,641
- Okeechobee County3,294
- Miami Gardens2,883
- West Palm Beach2,535
- Doral2,111
- Seattle2,110
- Destin1,985
- Mobile1,823
- Walton County1,814
- Santa Fe1,565
- Port Arthur1,059
- Sanibel1,033
- Marco Island659
- Jersey City63
- Greenville60
- Lake County41
Historical coverage
These metros' sources were discontinued — their Roofing permits remain queryable, but aren't counted in the national total above.
Counts are live from the classified index, refreshed nightly. Each metro links to its full Roofing breakdown — recent permits, contractors, and the raw feed.