> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shovels.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Residential vs Commercial Permit Distribution

> Understand the breakdown of residential versus commercial permits in Shovels' data coverage.

Shovels' data includes permits across all asset classes, providing comprehensive coverage of construction activity.

## Distribution

Our data has a broad distribution of approximately:

* **60% residential permits**
* **40% commercial permits**

This comprehensive coverage ensures that customers have access to permit data across the full spectrum of construction and renovation activities.

## Filtering by Property Type

You can filter permits by property type in both:

* **Shovels Online** - Use the Building filters
* **Shovels API** - Use the `property_type` parameter

## Related Articles

* [Permit search](/docs/knowledge-base/api/permits/permit-search)
* [Filters and sorting](/docs/knowledge-base/shovels-online/filters-and-sorting)