How many active contractors are pulling permits in Raleigh?

There are 1,242 active contractors tracked in PermitGrab's Raleigh database, with 821 direct phone numbers. Updated daily.

How many code violations are open in Raleigh?

PermitGrab is tracking 0 Raleigh code violations on record. Each represents a property where work needs to be done.

Can I search by contractor name or address?

Yes. PermitGrab tracks every building permit and lets you search by contractor name, address, permit type, or date. Updated daily from official records.

How current is the Raleigh permit data?

Updated daily from official open data portals. The most recent Raleigh permit was filed on recently.

Raleigh Building Permits 2026

By Marcus Reeves, Head of Permit Research at PermitGrab · Updated daily from official city records · Last permit filed: recently

1,242

Active Contractors

821

Phone Numbers

Code Violations

Property Owners

Live data · View Raleigh permit database →

Raleigh is one of the cities PermitGrab tracks daily. If you're a contractor, building materials supplier, code consultant, or real estate investor working Raleigh, the data behind the city's permit office is a working roadmap of where construction is happening, who's doing it, and which properties have unresolved code issues. This guide covers Raleigh building permits in 2026 — plus how to search contractors, check violations, and pull property owner records using live data.

What Work Requires a Permit in Raleigh?

The Raleigh permit office requires permits for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, demolitions, and changes of use. Permits are also required for accessory structures (decks, sheds over a certain footprint, fences over 8 ft, swimming pools), most plumbing and electrical work, mechanical systems including HVAC replacements, foundation repair, re-roofing, and signs. Cosmetic repairs — painting, flooring, cabinet swaps that don't move plumbing or electrical — typically do not require a permit.

When in doubt, the Raleigh development services counter can confirm whether a permit is needed for a specific project. Check the city's official permit portal or development-services line; we link directly to the source feed for every permit in our database.

How Many Contractors Are Pulling Permits in Raleigh?

PermitGrab tracks 1,242 active contractor profiles in Raleigh — a live database updated daily from official permit records, not a static directory. Of those, 821 have direct phone numbers sourced from state licensing boards and business registrations.

If you're a building materials supplier, subcontractor, or home service company trying to reach the most active contractors in Raleigh, this is the most current dataset available outside of paying for a list broker.

Permits Filed in the Last 90 Days

796 building permits have been filed in Raleigh in the last 90 days. The top permit types:

Permit Type	Count
Building	796

Most Active Contractors in Raleigh

These contractors have pulled the most permits in the last 6 months:

Contractor	Permits
KB Home Raleigh-Durham Inc.	38
Carolina Basement Systems, LLC	34
LENNAR CAROLINAS, LLC	33
Toll Brothers	31
D.R. Horton, Inc. T/A Emerald Homes	28
Stanley Martin Homes, LLC	25
Groundworks Operations North Carolina, LLC DBA-JES	24
Renewal by Andersen LLC	23
Window Nation LLC	21
M I HOMES OF RALEIGH	20
WILLIAMS RENTAL CO	18
Concept 8, LLC	17
SIGMON CONSTRUCTION, INC.	17
Front Street Construction Services, LLC	16
Groundworks North Carolina, LLC	16

Phone numbers available for 821 contractors. View the full Raleigh contractor database →

Raleigh Code Violations

Code enforcement in Raleigh actively pursues building, property maintenance, and zoning violations. PermitGrab tracks 0 Raleigh code violations on record. Each is a property where work is legally required.

For contractors who do remediation, repair, or restoration work, the violations list is a built-in lead pipeline. For real estate investors, properties with multiple open violations often signal motivated sellers or below-market acquisition opportunities. Search Raleigh violations by address →

Raleigh Property Owner Records

We've matched 0 property owners to addresses in our Raleigh database. When a permit is filed or a violation is issued, you can pull the registered owner — including their mailing address from county assessor records. This is the same data the city uses; we just make it searchable.

How Raleigh Buyers Use This Data

The contractors pulling permits in Raleigh this month are the same companies your sales team is trying to reach. Common plays:

Solar installers reach out to homeowners on roofing permits (re-roofs trigger solar-add conversations).
HVAC suppliers call contractors pulling mechanical permits for upcoming HVAC equipment orders.
Roofing material suppliers reach roofing contractors actively pulling re-roof and tear-off permits.
Restoration companies mine code-violation properties for water damage, mold, and structural remediation leads.
Real estate investors use violations + permits to find motivated sellers and distressed properties.
Insurance agents contact homeowners completing major renovations for policy reviews.

PermitGrab's $149/mo subscription gives unlimited contractor-list exports and contact reveals across every city we track, including Raleigh. See the live Raleigh dashboard for current numbers or view pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the Raleigh data updated?

Permits and violations are pulled daily from the Raleigh permit office's published feed. Contractor profiles are deduplicated and refreshed every collection cycle (currently ~12 hours). Property owner records are refreshed monthly from county assessor exports.

Where do the contractor phone numbers come from?

Phone numbers come from a combination of state licensing board bulk exports (where the state publishes a downloadable licensee list with contact info), business registrations, and targeted web-search enrichment. We do not call contractors or hand-collect numbers — the data is sourced from public records.

Can I export the Raleigh contractor list to a CSV?

Yes — PermitGrab Pro ($149/mo) includes unlimited CSV exports for every city in our database. Free accounts can view up to 10 contractor reveals per month.

What if my exact city slug isn't listed?

We track over 100 sellable cities. If your target city isn't appearing in our search, it may be on our research queue. Email [email protected] with your city name and we'll let you know our current coverage.

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