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

# Rate limits

> Monthly property limits by plan, and how to handle 429 responses.

## Overview

Monthly property limits are enforced based on your subscription plan. Limits reset on the first day of each calendar month (UTC).

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## Property limits by plan

| Plan | Monthly properties |
| - | - |
| Standard | 2,000 |
| Professional | 5,000 |

> [!NOTE]
>
> Each property returned across any endpoint counts toward your monthly limit. Tax assessor records and building footprints add no additional cost.

See [PropertyLayer API pricing](https://propertylayer.com/api/pricing) for plan pricing, or contact [support@propertylayer.com](mailto:support@propertylayer.com) to discuss higher limits.

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## 429 Too Many Requests

When you exceed your monthly limit, the API returns a `429` status:

```json theme={null}
{
  "detail": "Monthly property credit limit of 2,000 reached. Upgrade your plan or wait until 2026-09-01."
}
```

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## 403 No active subscription

If your subscription has lapsed, the API returns `403`:

```json theme={null}
{
  "detail": "Active subscription required to use the API"
}
```

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## Monitoring usage

Your current usage and reset date are visible in the [dashboard](https://app.propertylayer.com) under **Usage**.

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## Frequently asked questions

**Do unused properties roll over?**
No. Limits reset to zero on the first of each month regardless of prior usage.

**Can I get a higher limit?**
Contact [support@propertylayer.com](mailto:support@propertylayer.com) to discuss custom arrangements.


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