Where to Buy Building Permit Leads in Texas

Building permit leads in Texas can be bought two ways: through PermitLookup's API (permit search plus a Prospect Contacts layer), or, for roofers specifically, through Storm Lists, one-time CSVs of Texas properties inside a confirmed hail swath with no re-roof permit filed yet.

Permit Leads: the PermitLookup API

PermitLookup's API covers Texas as part of its nationwide footprint of 1.5B+ property and permit records across 3,143 U.S. jurisdictions. Two layers matter most for lead generation: permit search itself (find who just pulled a building permit, and where), and Prospect Contacts, a contact layer available on the same API. See pricing for current plans.

Texas Roofing Leads: Storm Lists

Storm Lists are a narrower, hail-specific product. Each list cross-references confirmed hail-storm data (NOAA Storm Events, SPC storm reports, and MRMS hail-swath radar) against building permit records, and surfaces only the parcels inside a confirmed swath that have no re-roof permit filed since the storm. Lists are generated at purchase time for one county and storm window, priced by lead count, and do not require an API key or subscription. See live counts and active storm windows by county.

Work Leads In-App: Lead Intelligence

Once you have an API key, PermitLookup's app includes a Lead Intelligence view that turns recent permits into a sales pipeline: import permits as leads and track outreach from first contact to closed deal. Click-to-call through fresh permit leads by trade requires the Explorer plan or higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy building permit leads in Texas?

Contractor and trade leads come from the PermitLookup API and its Prospect Contacts layer. Texas roofing leads specifically come from Storm Lists.

What is the Prospect Contacts data layer?

A contact layer, part of the same API used for permit search, property sales, and contractor licenses.

How are Storm Lists different from a general permit leads list?

Filtered to one county and storm window: parcels inside a confirmed hail swath with no re-roof permit filed. Generated at purchase time, priced by lead count, one-time not a subscription.

Do I need an API key to buy a Storm List?

No. Storm Lists are bought directly through Stripe Checkout. Prospect Contacts and other API layers require a free or paid API key.