Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,205 indexed permits · 1,344 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 2,205 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-09-18. 1,344 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-18.

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2,205
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1,344
Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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2026-09-21
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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 10629 STAGHOUND TRL ZEBULON 27597 replace lp gas water heater with electrical hybrid in garage cubby hole replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 625 GRAND PRINCE LN RALEIGH 27603 Install 22kw Standby Generator with LP gas piping - No trenching- Will need powe… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 1404 KINNESAW ST WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Jim··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW WOOD DECK-REDECK ADJOINING EXIST DECK W/COMPOSITE DECKING***NO TR… residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 7436 SUMMER TANAGER TRL RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Sus··· 🔒
M & E TRADES - 41X22 HEATED POOL W/ 7' ATTACHED HEATED SPA AND 977 SQFT PATIO. P… 977 roof sf —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 1608 BROOK RUN DR RALEIGH 27614 Replacement of interior electrical panel replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 929 BRIGHT TAVERN WAY WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 7 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2820 S… 2,820 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 1524 NC 96 HWY S ZEBULON 27597 1 STORY-MODULAR-3 BED-NO GARAGE-FRONT PORCH-REAR STOOP-1899 SQFT 1,899 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Plumbing — 1820 BOWLING GREEN TRL RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Mic··· 🔒
MT VERNON CROSSING - ALL TRADES - Kitchen Renovation. Replacing cabinets, counte… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 1050 TOWN HALL DR MORRISVILLE 27560 SP - DTH CEDAY FORK ES - NO TRADES - CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE - Site Retaining wal… commercial —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 11909 PEMBRIDGE LN RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Rac··· 🔒
CUSTOMER IS ADDING WASHER AND DRYER TO EXISTING BATHROOM AND ADDING TWO NEW CIRC… residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 10030 GREEN LEVEL CHURCH RD Unit: 800 CARY 27519 Dunkin; Town of Cary Permit #27-BP-0751; Remodel of existing Dunkin Donuts Store… —
2026-09-02 Plumbing — 2500 HIGHSTONE RD CARY 27519 Bright Horizons Child Care Center; Town of Cary Permit #26-BP-9873; Replace 50 g… replacement —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 10601 LESLIE DR RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Chr··· 🔒
STONE CREEK - LOT 59 - E TRADES - HOT TUB ON A DECK - As part of a custom outdoo… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 7104 MITCHELL MILL RD ZEBULON 27597 EXIST SFD:We will install a Stiltz (brand) Trio Alta (model) Home Lift traveling… residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 1212 MADINGLEY PL WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 61 - 2 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 4… 4,524 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 5013 OVEREASY DR APEX 27539 THE ENCLAVE AT BELLS LAKE, Lot 65 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3… 3,017 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 917 BRIGHT TAVERN WAY WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 10 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2820 … 2,820 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 1216 MADINGLEY PL WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 62 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3503 … 3,503 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 1009 SUMTER POINTE WAY KNIGHTDALE 27545 Installing a Nema 1450 plug to the left of the panel. This will be a Romex circu… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 6545 WAKEFALLS DR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Bel··· 🔒
23x36 inground pool, heat/cool pump, 1233 sf patio, 160 sf walkway, 36' x 30"h r… 1,233 roof sf —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 7109 SHADY GLEN LN WAKE FOREST 27587 Install home stand by generator. Service change with power drop and same day rec… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 1016 AQUADUCT DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Installation of whole house water treatment system. No electrical required. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 220 DARTMOOR LN RALEIGH 27614 Replace 3 ton heat pump split system, horizontal in attic, serves upstairs. Equi… 3 tons heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 12228 NORWOOD RD RALEIGH 27613 REPLACE HEATPUMP SPLIT THAT SERVES THE FIRST FLOOR LOCATED IN CRAWL heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 2520 MARY MARVIN TRL FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Install 24kw standby generator - no trenching- LP Gas piping - powerdrop will ne… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 5640 BELLA TERRA CT WAKE FOREST 27587 We will be installing a 24KW generator with a 200amp service. We are doing the g… 200A —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 840 WALLRIDGE DR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - RICHLAND CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - … —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 7428 RED MAPLE RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27614 MAPLE RIDGE COVE, Lot 6 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 5202 … 5,202 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 6813 BRIXLEY CIR RALEIGH 27614 Construction of a new 32'x14' inground pool with a 7'x7' spa; includes coping an… 490 roof sf New installation New roof —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 307 BRIDGE ST FUQUAY VARINA 27526
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - LINCOLN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS -… —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 1130 MARLBOROUGH RD RALEIGH 27610
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - POWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW SECU… —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 10725 TRAPPERS CREEK DR RALEIGH 27614 Replacing the first floor split system and the second floor furnace and split sy… furnace —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 5601 WALLACE MARTIN WAY RALEIGH 27616
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - RIVER BEND MIDDLE SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW SECU… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 15436 POSSUM TRACK RD RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Ken··· 🔒
15436 Possum Track residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 7317 HASENTREE WAY WAKE FOREST NC 275875295 HASENTREE - Well 17 - Install new transfer switch New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 909 BRIGHT TAVERN WAY WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 12 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2827 … 2,827 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 1923 MILBURNIE RD RALEIGH 27610
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - MARY E PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW S… —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 240 MARSHROSE RD WENDELL 27591 Install Tesla Wall Connector in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 5148 JULIP DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE 2 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN SCUTTLE HOLE. 2 tons heat pump —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 7101 FOX RD RALEIGH 27616
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - FOX ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW SECURIT… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 5913 PHILLIPS LANDING DR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Reb··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Adding a screened porch to the area between the garage and the home as… —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 7148 AVENTON GLEN DR WAKE FOREST 27587 replace AH/HP for 2nd floor, located in attic, equip is like for like replacemen… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 1217 MADINGLEY PL WENDELL 27591 WENDELL SPRINGS PH 1A, Lot 53 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2970 … 2,970 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC/Mech — 805 BERWYN WAY RALEIGH 27615 change out 3 ton gas AC split in walk up attic serving u/s 3 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 8401 WILD WOOD FOREST DR RALEIGH 27616
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - WILDWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - … —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 7220 BARN OWL LN RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Mar··· 🔒
24' x 28' detached garage with bonus room above. residential —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 900 JASMINE ST WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE GLEN CORR PH 4, Lot 214 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,903 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 709 WIMBERLY RD APEX 27523 Abandonment of drill well —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 8410 PRIDE WAY RALEIGH 27613
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - LEESVILLE ROAD HIGH SCHOOL - E TRADES - HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW SECURIT… —
2026-09-02 Pool/Spa — 406 S MAIN ST WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - WAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW… —
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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
818 46.6%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
438 25.0%
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 2205+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-20 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 2,205 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: 2026-09-20. 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 2,205 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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