Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,324 indexed permits · 1,344 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 2,324 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-09-21. 1,344 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-18.

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2,324
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1,344
Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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2026-09-23
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Permit data through 2026-09-21

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2026-09-10 Fire Protection — 6716 KNIGHTDALE BLVD KNIGHTDALE 27545 DISCOUNT TIRE STORE - ALL TRADES - Interior & Exterior Renovation. Scope of work… commercial fire alarm, sprinkler —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 1021 LINENHALL WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 Gas pack replacement for like, flash & seal where necessary, update drains & hoo… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 1117 TWIN CEDAR LN WENDELL 27591 **Emergency Service Change** Service replacement and indoor panel replacement. replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 913 KNOTTS HILL PL KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Ton··· 🔒
Adding a 13' x 16' screened porch addition to the back of the house***NO TRADES*… —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 831 S MAIN ST Unit: 105 ROLESVILLE 27571 ABC PERMIT ONLY -EL JEFE- WALLBROOK-- Modern mexican restaurant with food and aa… commercial —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 2948 TILLINGHAST TRL RALEIGH 27613 50A NEMA Charger for EV 50A —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 13312 GARFFE SHERRON RD WAKE FOREST 27587 3 bdrm 2 bath single family home residential —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 6229 HORSE FLY TRL WAKE FOREST 27587 Horse Fly Trl. Lot 2A —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 1008 ANDIRON LN RALEIGH 27614 Replace 3 ton heat pump for 2nd floor. Replace ductwork for 2nd floor. AHU and d… 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 5021 WOOD VALLEY DR RALEIGH 27613 replace heat pump and air handler in attic to serve whole home heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 6104 HAMPTON RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27603 Replacement of (1) 3 ton split heat pump, work being performed in knee wall and … 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 413 PARKSIDE PL ZEBULON 27597 Replacing the 200A electrical panel in the detached garage. Also repairing an EV… 200A —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 313 BAYTREE LN RALEIGH 27615 Heat pump package unit AC Changeout. Like for like, same tonnage and location. N… AC, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 605 E THIRD ST WENDELL 27591 Replace damaged service mast. replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 601 OLD MONTAGUE LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 FSC Knightdale Asphalt Plant- E & P TRADES - LAB WITH ADA BATHROOM - Replace mod… commercial —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 208 JANSMITH LN RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Tro··· 🔒
Downstairs powder/laundry room renovation: All fixtures to stay in the same plac… —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 7429 SUMMER TANAGER TRL RALEIGH 27614 outdoor kitchen with electric and gas —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 6009 BURT RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 add 100 amp service on existing shed —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 312 BRAKEMAN ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 replace 3 ton gas ac furnace in attic (whole home) 3 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 4048 GREEN DRAKE DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Remove and dispose of existing water heater from garage. Install new 50gal elect… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 1068 EVENING SHADE AVE ROLESVILLE 27571 Remove an dispose of existing water heater from garage. Install new 50gal water … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 10113 ETHRIDGE CT RALEIGH 27615 Remove and dispose of existing water heater from crawlspace. Install 2 x 47gal e… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 1012 HAZELTOWN RD WAKE FOREST 27587 installation of Generac 7327-26/24 kW Next Generation Air-Cooled Generac Standby… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 5033 OVEREASY DR APEX 27539 ev charger install New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 7012 ORCHARD KNOLL DR APEX 27539 Replace outdoor electrical panel. 200 amps on main dwelling replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 2565 OAKES PLANTATION DR RALEIGH 27610 Adding circuit to existing panel on outside rear of home & installing a disconne… mini-split —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 6605 KNIGHTDALE BLVD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Chili's- M & E TRADES - replace single CAPTIVE AIRE EXHAUST FAN OVER THE flat to… commercial —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 5113 FOREST CREEK RD RALEIGH 27606 Replace 3 ton heat pump. System serves entire home. AHU in crawl. 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 2024 ANGIER RD FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Covert residential home in to home care facility. residential —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 4201 GREEN DRAKE DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace the existing HVAC system with a new 3-ton Goodman single-stage air condi… 3 tons furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 4000 WATERFIELD DR GARNER 27529 Cardinal Machine Shop residential —
2026-09-10 General Construction — 0 PINE COUNTRY LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 SP - HO MALLARD COVE - NO TRADES - RIDGEROCK PLUS UNIT WITH GRIDLOCK GEOGRID - 4… 4,304 sf commercial —
2026-09-10 Pool/Spa — 7409 TURNER FISH RD WILLOW SPRING 27592 ANGEL LAND LLC MINOR LTD SUB, Lot 1 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on C… 3,328 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-10 HVAC/Mech — 9520 PENNY RD RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Jos··· 🔒
Electrical Permit for service for farm building. 200 amp 200A —
2026-09-10 Roofing — 1440 BROGDEN WOODS DR Unit: 104 WAKE FOREST 27587 PAPA JOHNS PIZZA - M & E TRADES - 3 ton roof top unit replacement like for like replacement Roof repair —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 4601 INWOOD RD RALEIGH 27603 Replace like for like, 2.0 Ton split system, Wall mount air handler located in m… 2 tons 16 SEER AC, heat pump, mini-s… like for like replacement —
2026-09-09 Fire Protection — 201 WESTHIGH ST CARY 27513 NC Mental Health Center, LLC; Town of Cary Project Number: 27-BP-1795 SYLVIA BRA… fire alarm replacement —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 3225 QUARRY RD WAKE FOREST 27587 I need a new well drilled at this address —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 3233 CORSHAM DR APEX NC 275395729
Owner: Jas··· 🔒
Home owner repair request. —
2026-09-09 Pool/Spa — 1456 BRIAR BROOK LN ZEBULON 27597 SIDNEY CREEK PH 3A, Lot 485 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2098 Sq… 2,098 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 12025 WARWICKSHIRE WAY RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Dav··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: ADDITION: EXTEND & REMODEL KITCH EXTEND MAST SUITE, NEW BATH, CONVERT… —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 5724 PURNELL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 We will be installing a Majestic WarmMajic II in to the existing firebox opening… —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 4700 SWORDFISH DR RALEIGH 27603 Install a new Trane 17-seer, 2-ton Heat Pump A/C System. Air handler is located … 2 tons AC, heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 328 VINTAGE POINT LN Unit: POOL WENDELL 27591
Owner: Bro··· 🔒
WENDELL FALLS POOL - E TRADE - Wire the new pool pump motor to replace the exist… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 5437 HOLLAND FARMS WAY RALEIGH NC 276038705 Existing Well —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 2516 BROOK CROSSING CIR RALEIGH 27606 Addition of 100 sf side entry onto the existing SFR. 100 sf residential —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 7204 SING ALONG CT RALEIGH 27613 Install 50amp circuit for sauna New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 108 MAPLEWOOD DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Change out split heat pump system servicing the 2nd floor in attic heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-09 HVAC/Mech — 2840 BANKS RD RALEIGH 27603 replace all water supply piping at crawlspace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-09 General Construction — 1100 KEITHS RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Wendell Exchange Industrial residential —
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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
861 46.3%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
463 24.9%
Residential Alteration
185 10.0%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
77 4.1%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
54 2.9%
Residential Addition
53 2.9%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
46 2.5%
Food Service Permit
44 2.4%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
39 2.1%
Commercial Alteration
37 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 2324+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-22 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 2,324 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 2026-09-21. Newest permit date: 2026-09-22. 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?

Wake County permit activity covers 2,324 indexed permits alongside 1,344 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

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PermitGrab currently tracks 2324 building permits in Wake County, North Carolina. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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