Public Data Access

The District's Public Data Access Portal provides online access to commonly requested permitting and compliance information. Use the portal to search and view available District information without submitting a Public Records Act request.

You can search for information related to:

Permitted Facilities – Permit, inspection, and available document information
Public Complaints – Complaint and response information
Resolved Violations – Resolved enforcement actions
Asbestos Projects – Demolition and renovation project information

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Getting Started

The Public Data Access Portal includes several ways to search and view District information. If you are new to the portal, review the Public Data Access Quick Start Guide for instructions and helpful search tips. You can also refer to the FAQ's below. If you still cannot find what you are looking for you can submit a Public Record Request.

Answers to common questions about the portal and the information available are also provided below.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What information is available in the Public Data Access Portal?

The Public Data Access Portal provides access to information about permitted facilities, public complaints, resolved violations, and asbestos projects. The type of information available and how far back the records go varies by section.

2. How do I search the portal?

Select the tab for the type of information you want to find. Depending on the tab, you can search using a map, searchable tables, or both.

If you know specific information, such as an organization number, facility ID, business name, or address, you can search the tables directly. You do not need to use the map. PIO Instructions.

For additional search tips and instructions, see the Public Data Access Quick Start Guide.

3. What is the difference between an organization, facility, and permit?

The District identifies companies by an organization number. An organization may have multiple locations, which the District calls facilities. Each facility may have one or more permits issued for specific equipment or processes.

4. Why can't I find a business or address?

A business may be listed under a different name, may have multiple facilities, or may not be permitted by the District.

Address searches can also be sensitive to how an address is entered. Try searching with only the street number, street name, or main portion of the street name. For example, a street may be listed as “Rd” instead of “Road” or “Blvd” instead of “Boulevard.”

5. How far back does the information in the portal go?

The amount of historical information available varies by data type.

Permit applications: Available beginning in 2024.
Public complaints: Available beginning July 1, 2026.
Resolved violations: The table includes historical electronically available violation information. The map displays violations resolved beginning July 2026.

6. Why isn't the exact location of some complaints or violations shown?

For complaints involving an unpermitted location, the portal does not publish the address. The map displays the location at the nearest cross street instead.

7. What does “resolved violation” mean?

A resolved violation is an enforcement action for which the District has completed its investigation and closed the matter. Depending on the circumstances, the resolution may include payment of a penalty or closure with no further action.

8. Can I download information or view documents from the portal?

Some portal tables allow you to export search results to Excel. Publicly available documents may also be accessible from certain records. Documents are not currently provided for every type of information in the portal.