Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

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462 indexed permits · 1,083 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Wake County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 449
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 462 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-08-07. Live tracking of 1,083 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Wake County building permit activity

419 building permits were filed in Wake County over the last 30 days. Over 90 days: 449 permits.

462
Indexed Permits
1,083
Code Violations
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2026-06-13
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Updated recently · 2026-08-07
Wake County had 333 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 156 hvac, 104 new construction and 33 general construction.

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Permit data through 2026-08-07

1,545 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-06-10 Violation — 716 MISTY ISLE PL SITE VITE REQUIRED FOR FIRE DAMAGED HOME In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 1432 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 90.03 Motor Junk Vehicles In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 5213 TUSTIN CT homeowner repair request Escalated
2026-06-10 Violation — 1021 PURPLE VERBENA CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 1453 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 1473 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 1204 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 1017 PURPLE VERBENA CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 905 SEA HOLLY DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 649 BIRCHHEAD DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — 6112 GLENNEVIS LN WENDELL 27591 HVAC CHANGEOUT Installing a Goodman, 2 ton Heat Pump and Air Handler. HP located… 2 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_changeout —
2026-06-10 Violation — 311 W FRANKLIN ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 406 W FRANKLIN ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 248 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-10 Violation — 241 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 11800 OLD STAGE RD compliant about a building open and unsecured in danger of caving in In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 3004 NC 42 HWY compliant of a possible open building allowing people to enter In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 3209 MARIE DR Real estate transaction Escalated
2026-06-09 Violation — 9225 HONEYCUTT RD COMPLIANT FROM NEIGHBOR ABOUT PROPERTY IN DANGER OF COLLAPSING In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 1432 BAILEYS RUN CT ELECTRICAL PERMIT FOR A SPA HAS EXPIRED PLEASE POST AS UNSAFE In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 612 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 616 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 700 BRADBERRY BUSH LN 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 604 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds In Progress
2026-06-09 General Construction — 924 AVERETTE RD WAKE FOREST NC 275878208 Averette Reserve - E TRADES - New community well house - well #1 new_construction —
2026-06-09 Violation — 5024 OLD WAKE FOREST RD Owner repair request In Progress
2026-06-09 Violation — 63 NORTHWINDS NORTH DR SITE VISIT REQUESTED FOR A POSSIBLE UNSAFE CONDITION NOTE FLOOR AREA In Progress
2026-06-09 Pool/Spa — 2124 KNOLLWOOD POND LN ZEBULON NC 27597 HARRY & JAMES LETCHWORTH, Lot [none] - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab… 992 sf 2-story 1 beds residential new_construction —
2026-06-08 Violation — 2829 WENDELL BLVD Taco Veloz Banner displayed by Wendell Blvd In Progress
2026-06-08 Violation — 2555 WENDELL BLVD Banners and signs In Progress
2026-06-08 Pool/Spa — 7900 WEXFORD WATERS LN WAKE FOREST 27587 WEXFORD RESERVE PH 2, Lot 60 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Basement, 62… 6,267 sf 2-story 4 beds residential new_construction —
2026-06-08 Violation — 11224 HICKORY GROVE CHURCH RD PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST In Progress
2026-06-08 Violation — 1401 WENDELL BLVD Feather Flags Displayed In Progress
2026-06-08 Violation — 10826 WILMORE DR Property Owner Repair Request Escalated
2026-06-08 Violation — 204 WASH HOLLOW DR Trash Containment Building in front yard and in setback. Closed - Unfounded
2026-06-08 Violation — 2839 WENDELL BLVD 110 Jersey Mike's sign out by Wendell Blvd, Banner across front of building. In Progress
2026-06-08 Violation — 2493 WENDELL BLVD Feather Flags Displayed Closed - Resolved
2026-06-08 General Construction — 11617 COACHMANS WAY RALEIGH 27614 Septic Permit to add 1 Bedroom to an Existing Residential Home - Expansion will … 1 beds —
2026-06-06 Violation — 8313 POOLE RD Business Warehouse Septic Repair Request Escalated
2026-06-05 Violation — 744 ROSE MALLOW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 522 SOMERSET DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 608 COVENTRY DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 1525 EGLANTYNE CT Real Estate Transaction Escalated
2026-06-05 Violation — 725 BRADBERRY BUSH LN 95.01 Tall Grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 908 LOOSESTRIFE CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 909 LOOSESTRIFE CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 700 ROSE MALLOW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 721 ROSE MALLOW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 908 SEA HOLLY DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-05 Violation — 204 PROCTOR ST UDO 4.3.7 C; Animal husbandry NOT permitted in corporate limits In Progress
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No contractor lead data available for Wake County. The city's permit feed does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Wake County
Residential Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical
156 41.3%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
113 29.9%
Residential Alteration
33 8.7%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
19 5.0%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
13 3.4%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
10 2.6%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
9 2.4%
Permit for New Well
9 2.4%
Commercial Structures other than Buildings
8 2.1%
Commercial New Building or Addition
8 2.1%
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 thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 462+ Wake County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The currently verified 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

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (Wake County NC, pop. 1.2M).

Who appears in Wake County permit records this week?

PermitGrab indexes 462 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 2026-08-07. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wake County right now?

In the last 30 days, Wake County permitting activity covers 333 new building permits alongside 1,083 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake County Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 462 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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Real estate investors
Code violations in Wake County = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Home service companies
A Wake County addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wake County are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wake County renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Wake County permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Wake County mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value to research active projects and property activity.
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