Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,197 indexed permits · 1,343 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Wake County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 2,165
Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 2,197 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-09-18. 1,343 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-17.

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Wake County building permit activity

1,144 building permits were published by this source for Wake County in the last 30 days — up 17.6% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 2,165 permits.

2,197
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1,343
Code Violations
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2026-09-21
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Updated recently · 2026-09-18
Wake County had 1144 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 330 hvac, 92 new construction and 72 general construction.

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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 216 SWEET HONEY LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 RETREAT AT ROBERTSON PH 1, Lot 100 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, … 2,025 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 1757 UPLIFT AVE KNIGHTDALE 27545 RETREAT AT ROBERTSON PH 1, Lot 71 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2… 2,146 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 2809 WARM BREEZE WAY KNIGHTDALE 27545 RETREAT AT ROBERTSON PH 1, Lot 50 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2… 2,390 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 2128 STONERIDGE BARN WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 Kalas Falls PH 1, Lot 18 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 3490… 3,490 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 1511 SUNDAY SILENCE DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 whole home attic hvac change out like for like AC & gas furnace AC, furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 102 CAMOJA CT ZEBULON 27597 GANNON LOT, Lot 10 - 3 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1692 Sq Ft Conditioned Spa… 1,692 sf 3-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 6125 RIVERSIDE DR WAKE FOREST 27587 UPSTAIRS 1.5TON HEATPUMP SPLIT IN ATTIC 1.5 tons heat pump —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 11555 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD CARY 27519 SP - ALSTON RIDGE ES - E TRADES - Relocate audio cabinet to proper ADA height. P… —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 7457 SIX FORKS RD RALEIGH NC 276156164 BLDNR-033078-2026 - Not a franchise - 7365 Six Forks Rd Suite 7457 Raleigh, NC 2… —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 109 ROLESVILLE RIDGE DR ROLESVILLE 27571 A-MASTER TEAM, Lot 27 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1515 Sq Ft Conditioned … 1,515 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 917 MORPHUS BRIDGE RD WENDELL 27591 EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/E-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS** Detached 12 x 16 stor… —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 1501 BRIGHTWATER CT RALEIGH 27614 Install one new 12,000 BTU ductless mini-split heat pump system and 1 branch cir… 12,000 BTU heat pump, mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2236 DUSK FALLS DR WENDELL 27591 Change the existing sales office to a Detached Residential Garage. Detached CBPR… residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2153 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 Garage Only: Allen Park -Lot 215- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft 394 sf residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 2153 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 215 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1895 Sq F… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2405 WINDSOR TRL RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Jul··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Install new 100A subpanel in existing detached barn, fed from existing… residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 9705 CHERRY TREE CT RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Ben··· 🔒
~16' x 10' aluminum framed patio cover over an existing deck****NO TRADES*** —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 9589 CHAPEL HILL RD MORRISVILLE 27560 Food Service —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2151 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 Garage Only: Allen Park -Lot 214- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft 394 sf residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 2151 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 214 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1895 Sq F… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Plumbing — 3701 WHITE CHAPEL WAY RALEIGH 27615
Owner: AMS··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Remodel of kitchen including wall removal per Engineer: new cabinets, … —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 8404 WOODBERRY CT GARNER 27529
Owner: Den··· 🔒
***SCOPE OF WORK***OWNER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSPECTIONS*** NO TRADES - Exist… residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 5640 BELLA TERRA CT WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Wil··· 🔒
E TRADES - We will encapsulate, replace insulation and seal all vents and perfor… residential —
2026-09-18 Windows/Doors — 7217 SPRUCE POINT DR HOLLY SPRINGS 27540
Owner: Liz··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Remodel Kitchen, move one interior wall, remove a section of interior … —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 5821 PULLEY TOWN RD WAKE FOREST 27587 need someone to inspect our well so we can get our new trailer —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 7613 TRAIL BLAZER TRL WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Rav··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: FINISH ATTIC AREA OFF EXIST 2ND FLOOR TO NEW THEATER ROOM***B/E/M** residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 7513 RILEY HILL RD ZEBULON 27597 EXIST SFD: NEW FREESTANDING OPEN WOOD DECK***NO TRADES*** residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 2105 ORCHARD LAKE DR APEX 27539 Senter Farm - E TRADE - HEATED 16x32 inground pool, 1306 sf patio, 420 sf walkwa… 1,306 roof sf —
2026-09-18 Plumbing — 8108 JENKS RD APEX NC 275239423 Abandon Septic Tank —
2026-09-18 Windows/Doors — 1017 ANDIRON LN RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Bra··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: KITCH REMOD//REPLACE WINDOW***B/E/M/P** —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 1240 BARCLAY MANOR WAY RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Jen··· 🔒
installation of 28 x 12 inground residential swimming pool with surround deck, p… —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 7001 DEVELOPMENT DR MORRISVILLE 27560 SP -RTP - LENOVO LAB - BUILDING 7 - *** M TRADES *** - Piping and Controls upfit… —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 2220 UPPER VALLEY CT CARY 27518 Replace Tank type Water Heater with Tankless Water Heater replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 5644 QUAIL COVEY LN WENDELL 27591 UPSTAIRS 1.5TON HEATPUMP SPLIT IN ATTIC 1.5 tons heat pump —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 1012 GROVEVIEW WYND WENDELL 27591 Install 50amp EV charger located in the Garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 6828 WINDING RIDGE RD ZEBULON 27597 BARNDOMINIUM - ALL TRADES - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2400 Sq F… 2,400 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 6020 OVER HADDEN CT RALEIGH 27614 Install 4 ton Carrier AC, cased coil and 90% furnace in the basement/crawlspace … 4 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 8605 ORMAND WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 Install home stand by generator. No Service Change. No power Drop. Gas piping to… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 2416 KIRKS RIDGE DR RALEIGH 27606 Heat pump, air handler (2nd floor Attic) and heat element change out. heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 2524 HOLIDAY AVE ZEBULON 27597 Replace 200amp outdoor meter with 200amp outdoor meter main panel on exterior of… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 9004 STONE MEADOW DR WILLOW SPRING SUMMERLIN ESTATES SUB, Lot 31 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace,… 4,083 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Plumbing — 6732 BARTLEY POINT DR NEW HILL
Owner: Rev··· 🔒
Resubmittal of A2/A5 permit for a 5 bedroom SFR. —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 2113 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Lowery Estates, Lot 24 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 3963 S… 3,963 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 365 SPECTRUM DR Unit: 110 KNIGHTDALE 27545 ***SCOPE OF WORK****Blue Valley Cabinets- (VIO-008551-2026 )- E TRADES - Adding … commercial —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2629 WINTER STORM RD ZEBULON 27597 EXIST SFD: NEW DETACHED 10X20 SHED***NO TRADES*** residential New construction —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 2113 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 new septic system for new construction 4 bed single-family dwelling 4 beds residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 4029 WENDY LN ZEBULON 27597 adding bedroom with bathroom residential —
2026-09-18 Pool/Spa — 3956 CHARM CT ROLESVILLE 27571 The Point PH 5, Lot 579 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2272 Sq Ft … 2,272 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 8404 WOODBERRY CT GARNER 27529
Owner: Den··· 🔒
*** No Trades *** 24x25 Detached Garage residential —
2026-09-18 HVAC/Mech — 2201 PIERCE CREEK CIR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replacing system serving the 1st floor Like for like replacement ODU left side C… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
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The public source does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names for Wake County. Project, permit, and available owner context may still be useful for research below. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Wake County
Residential Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical
811 46.4%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
438 25.1%
Residential Alteration
168 9.6%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
73 4.2%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
51 2.9%
Residential Addition
50 2.9%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
43 2.5%
Food Service Permit
41 2.3%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
37 2.1%
Residential Pool, Spa & Hot Tub
35 2.0%
Construction Activity in Wake County

New building permits in Wake County, North Carolina show where construction activity is occurring. Filter the public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research active projects and property activity. Contractor lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Wake County Building Permits

Wake County, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2197+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-18 from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The source-published contractor records do not meet the coverage threshold for this city. PermitGrab does not represent this as contractor-contact coverage. Where property-owner records are available, they are matched to permit addresses separately.

How to use Wake County permit data

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Who appears in Wake County permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 2,197 building permits in Wake County. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Wake County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wake County is dated 2026-09-18. Newest permit date: 2026-09-18. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Wake County permit records?

In the last 30 days, Wake County permitting activity covers 1,144 new building permits alongside 1,343 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

How to look up Wake County building permits

Search recent Wake County, NC building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Wake County building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume, see the Wake County Permit Pulse.

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