Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,274 indexed permits · 1,344 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 2,274 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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2,274
Indexed Permits
1,344
Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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2026-09-22
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Source date: 2026-09-21

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Permit data through 2026-09-21

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2026-08-25 Plumbing — 1217 MAULDIN CIR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Tho··· 🔒
Master Bathroom Remodel – Full demolition and renovation of existing bathroom. S… —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 3824 SLEEPY BROOK LN APEX 27539 Install ev charger and 14-50 receptacle in garage for ev charging New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 5013 WILDROCK CIR RALEIGH 27610 Heat Pump Package Unit, Air Handler, and Heat Pump Replacement with Electrical R… heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 100 COY PL KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Str··· 🔒
Replace heat pump located in crawlspace serving 1st floor. Replace duct work. re… heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 General Construction — 11108 LAKESHORE DR RALEIGH 27613 EXIST SFD: Replace rafters (+/-48) and knee wall from tree impact on left end of… residential —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 13 W FOURTH ST WENDELL 27591 added 2- dedicated 30A circuits and 1 dedicated 20A circuit - Unit B-Office Suit… 30A —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 2920 SAWYERS MILL DR APEX 27539 HVAC CHANGE OUT, REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING. 2.5 SPLIT GAS AC, ATTIC/OUTSIDE, DUC… AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 517 HIDDEN DEN PATH WENDELL 27591 Install EV charger on Exterior of right side of house & breaker located in sub p… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 Pool/Spa — 905 KINGLET HOUSE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 STONERIVER PH 3, Lot 275 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2472 Sq Ft… 2,472 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-25 Fire Protection — 4028 CARYA DR RALEIGH 27610 Fire Alarm System Shop Drawings Historic Oak View County Park (pages for Mainten… fire alarm —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 1604 WHISPERING MEADOWS DR ZEBULON 27597 3.0 Ton 18 SEER Heat Pump/ replacing existing ductwork and encapsulating the cra… 3 tons 18 SEER heat pump —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 2133 OAKTON DR RALEIGH 27606 C/O LIKE FOR LIKE (2) 2 TON HP & RECONNECT - CRAWL & ATTIC 1 SERVES 2ND FLOOR, 1… 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 9000 HEMINGWOOD CT RALEIGH 27613 Replace 3 ton split heat pump system serving upstairs. Air handler is located in… 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 2020 VALLEY RIDGE CT RALEIGH 27603 C/O LIKE FOR LIKE 1.5 TON HP & RECONNECT - CRAWL - SERVES 1ST FLOOR C/O LIKE FOR… 1.5 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 10700 BRASS KETTLE RD RALEIGH 27614 replace 3 ton heat pump air handler in crawl 1st floor 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 1012 WINTU CT RALEIGH 27603 Removal of old Goodman R22 - 3.5 ton heat pump condenser, evaporator coil and 15… 3.5 tons AC, furnace, heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 5744 OLDE SOUTH RD RALEIGH 27606 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE 2.5 TON SPLIT MORTEX HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN THE CLOS… 2.5 tons heat pump —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 7813 AILESBURY RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Installing a 26kw generator, 200 Amp ATS, service change and gas piping to gener… 200A —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 4905 HIDDEN PASTURE WAY ZEBULON 27597 Installation of 60a 240v circuit fro. Exterior panel for hardwired EV charger New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 8824 ORMAND WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 replacement of 2nd floor 3 ton split heat pump. This serves the 2nd floor, air h… 3 tons AC, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 1703 ST PATRICK DR RALEIGH 27603 Applicant is applying for a Residential Alteration permit. FULL HOUSE ELECTRICAL… 200A —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 7129 WESTWORTH DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 Replace existing exterior 120/250 volt 200 amp meter base/panel with extensive c… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 8317 YELLOW ASTER CT WILLOW SPRING 27592 Replacement of (1) 2.5 ton split heat pump, work being performed in crawl space … 2.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 7508 HAZELHURST CIR APEX 27502 ***OWNER AFFADAVIT ON FILE, OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS***Kitchen and four… —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 515 MISTY WILLOW WAY ROLESVILLE 27571 Add 60 amp car charger (48 amps charging, 60 amp breaker with load monitor in ga… —
2026-08-25 General Construction — 3116 HUNTERS BLUFF DR RALEIGH 27606 Drilling the well deeper. —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 3417 GREENVILLE LOOP RD WAKE FOREST 27587 REPLACING 2ND FLOOR 3 TON HEAT PUMP LOCATED IN WALK IN ATTIC 3 tons heat pump —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 508 DUNWOODY DR RALEIGH 27615 installing .75BTU mini split in loft area serving loft area 75 BTU mini-split —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 8501 SOUTHBRIAR DR RALEIGH 27606 change out 3 ton split HP + zoning + ductwork in 3rd floor knee wall serving u/s 3 tons replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 120 BEARWALLOW FOREST WAY WENDELL 27591 Install ev charger in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 1602 RIVER MILL DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Install (1) 20-amp circuit for 1 Sump Pump. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 Pool/Spa — 1212 HODGE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 SFD - E & M TRADES - ***OWNER BUILDER - REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS***GAS LOG RE… residential —
2026-08-25 General Construction — 5325 BLUE SAGE DR RALEIGH 27606 well cleaning and liner install —
2026-08-25 General Construction — 13004 POWELL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Abandon an unused existing well on the property. —
2026-08-25 Fire Protection — 4444 LOUISBURY RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Add 1 fire alarm to existing system. fire alarm —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 2201 STONEROSE CIR RALEIGH 27606 Run 100 amps to sub panel at back of the house. No trenching marked by applicant… 100A —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 9305 GREENFIELD DR RALEIGH 27615 Install 14-50 receptacle in garage for ev charging New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-25 Solar — 1608 FONT HILLS LN KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Ken··· 🔒
***2024 BUILDING CODE AND 2023 NEC TO BE USED***SERVICE CHANGE- Adding (5) 440w … 7.6 kW 15 kWh battery battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-25 HVAC/Mech — 7611 ROCK QUARRY RD Unit: TELCO RALEIGH NC 27610 Spectrum Cable - E TRADE - 60 AMP SERVICE FOR CABLE PEDESTAL - Install a 60A ser… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-24 HVAC/Mech — 605 E THIRD ST WENDELL 27591 **This work is time sensitive and needs to be completed ASAP to make repairs due… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Plumbing — 1073 HOLLY POINTE DR WENDELL 27591
Owner: Mic··· 🔒
P TRADES - Crawl space encapsulation/structural repairs-EXISTING ELE OUTLET ***A… residential —
2026-08-24 HVAC/Mech — 2612 PLEASANT UNION CHURCH RD RALEIGH 27614 changing out 2.5 ton hp Closet / outside - Whole Home. 2.5 tons —
2026-08-24 HVAC/Mech — 8909 WEAVER CROSSING RD APEX 27502 200 amp panel replacement replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-24 Demolition — 9135 HONEYCUTT RD RALEIGH 27615 Complete demolition of 2-story single family home —
2026-08-24 HVAC/Mech — 11113 BRANDING IRON PL WENDELL 27591 60A feed to Accessory garage will provide 2 New ground rods. Scope ends at exter… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-24 HVAC/Mech — 1024 PASTURE VIEW LN RALEIGH 27603 changing out 4 ton hp Crawlspace - whole house 4 tons —
2026-08-24 Plumbing — 1713 LEGACY RIDGE LN WAKE FOREST 27587 Installation of septic system for new home New installation New construction —
2026-08-24 Pool/Spa — 737 CRAFTSMAN RIDGE TRL KNIGHTDALE 27545 MAILMAN POST WEST PH 4, Lot 248 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 154… 1,546 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-24 Pool/Spa — 712 CRAFTSMAN RIDGE TRL KNIGHTDALE 27545 MAILMAN POST WEST PH 4, Lot 255 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 197… 1,975 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-24 Roofing — 6201 RAYMOND SHIEFLY DR WENDELL 27591
Owner: Mar··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW FRONT PORCH RAILINGS, NEW SHINGLE ROOF, INSULATE ATTIC & CRAWL, N… shingle New installation New roof —
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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
843 46.5%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
449 24.8%
Residential Alteration
177 9.8%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
77 4.2%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
53 2.9%
Residential Addition
51 2.8%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
46 2.5%
Food Service Permit
44 2.4%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
38 2.1%
Commercial Alteration
36 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 2274+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-21 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 2,274 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: 2026-09-21. 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 2,274 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

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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PermitGrab currently tracks 2274 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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