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
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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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2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 6517 DEERVIEW DR RALEIGH 27606 change out 1 ton mini split in bonus room above attached garage serving bonus ro… 1 ton mini-split replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 9708 BAILEYWICK RD RALEIGH 27615 Install 2.5 Ton Midea EVOX G3 Variable Speed Extreme Heat Heat Pump located in t… 2.5 tons heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 6601 SWALLOWTAIL LN RALEIGH 27613 PAPILLON PARK - E TRADES - Replace pool pump with "like for like" like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-20 Fire Protection — 3200 PLEASANT UNION CHURCH RD RALEIGH 27614 Scope of work summary covers a new Notifier N16 fire alarm system using Class A … fire alarm —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 1029 SENECA PARK LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Village Gate PH 3, Lot 25 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3366 Sq F… 3,366 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 1240 HOWARDS END PL KNIGHTDALE 27545 Village Gate PH 3, Lot 31 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3366 Sq F… 3,366 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 411 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 403 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1938 … 1,938 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 407 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 409 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 405 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 401 MAPLE GUM DR WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 2159 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 217 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1895 Sq F… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 2149 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 213 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1895 Sq F… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-20 General Construction — 2159 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 Garage Only: Allen Park -Lot 217- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft 394 sf residential —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 2005 VIRGINIA DARE PL RALEIGH 27610 tub to shower. DRAIN IN SAME LOCATION. —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 7312 HASENTREE WAY WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Jam··· 🔒
HASENTREE - ALL TRADES - NEW HVAC SYSTEM, GENERATOR W/SERVICE CHANGE INSP, WINE … —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 1424 ANTIQUITY AVE RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Apr··· 🔒
TAYLOR'S WOODS -***OWNER AFFIDAVIT - B - OWNER MUST BE AT ALL INSPECTIONS*** - E… —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 1322 N MAIN ST FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Tenant built out for a quick service Wingstop restaurant that includes architect… —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 1101 GOLDFINCH RIDGE LN WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Joh··· 🔒
23 x 12 Res. In Ground Swimming Pool-Pool heated-4' tall fence with self closing… —
2026-08-20 General Construction — 825 OXEN CIR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: ELB··· 🔒
Request to permit and existing sun room that was constructed in 2010 with out re… —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 8216 HARMONY MEADOW WAY YOUNGSVILLE 27596 SERENITY RESERVE SUB, Lot 11 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, … 3,798 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-20 General Construction — 3109 TWIN LEAF DR RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Can··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:****SCOPE OF WORK***OWNER B/E/M/P-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS** … residential —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 4037 SUMMER BROOK DR APEX 27539 Replacing duct system only for existing hvac system in attic. Serves 2nd floor. —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 2332 KANATA MILLS RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Installation of mini split system for garage-Equipment on wall in the garage and… mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 6316 WAKEFALLS DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace 1.5 Ton Split Heat Pump in Attic. Serves 3rd Floor. 1.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 9405 KOUPELA DR RALEIGH 27615 Remove and install 3/4 inch 375 XL backflow preventer for irrigation New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-20 Demolition — 9225 HONEYCUTT RD RALEIGH 27615 Complete demolition of small dilapidated brick building —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 4933 OSAGE ORANGE TRL RALEIGH 27610 Replacing downstairs package unit located on left hand rear side. Capping gas li… heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-20 HVAC/Mech — 4421 BLACK LION WAY RALEIGH 27610 Replacement of the existing 3.5 Ton Air Condition unit and the indoor coil that … 3.5 tons 14 SEER AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-20 General Construction — 8913 NICEWONDER WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 New Single Family Dwelling residential New construction —
2026-08-20 Pool/Spa — 312 GROVEMONT RD RALEIGH 27603 Build New Commercial Pool for Community commercial New construction —
2026-08-19 General Construction — 2108 COUNTRYWOOD NORTH RD RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Phi··· 🔒
Septic/Drain field residential —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 315 ROTARY DR ZEBULON 27597 GANNON LOT, Lot 1 - 3 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1692 Sq Ft Conditioned Spac… 1,692 sf 3-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 4711 BROAD FALLS LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 HVAC change out includes heat pump and air handler heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-19 Solar — 436 AUTUMN MOON DR ZEBULON 27597
Owner: Joy··· 🔒
Rooftop solar panel installation 13Mission Solar Energy 435W Modules (MSX10-435H… solar Solar PV —
2026-08-19 General Construction — 6505 SANCTUARY FALLS DR RALEIGH 27614 Lot 20 Sanctuary at Falls Lake Custom erosion control plan for new single family… residential New construction —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 1437 BRIAR BROOK LN ZEBULON 27597 SIDNEY CREEK PH 3A, Lot 472 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2757 Sq… 2,757 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 1032 SIDNEY CREEK DR ZEBULON 27597 SIDNEY CREEK LTS 301-305, Lot 305 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2… 2,417 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 901 KINGLET HOUSE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 STONERIVER PH 3, Lot 276 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2619 Sq Ft… 2,619 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 1676 LILAC GARDEN LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Village Gate PH 3, Lot 56 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2755 Sq F… 2,755 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 104 MAPLEWOOD DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Replace water main in front yard from meter to crawl space replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 3101 SUN DR RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Mar··· 🔒
Change Out Trane 3 Ton heat pump, indoor located in the mechanical room first fl… 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 1105 MOUNTAIN LAUREL DR RALEIGH 27603 replacing upstairs heat pump - attic/outside heat pump —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 4602 LAZY HOLLOW DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE AC/COIL ONLY (NO FURNACE). LOCATED IN PULL DOWN ATTIC. AC, furnace —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 319 ROTARY DR ZEBULON 27597 GANNON LOT, Lot 3 - 3 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1692 Sq Ft Conditioned Spac… 1,692 sf 3-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-19 General Construction — 728 BAY FOREST DR KNIGHTDALE NC 27545 SP-VILLAGE GATE APTS - E TRADES - LEVEL 3 - Garage 1: Accessory Building, 1-stor… 1-story commercial —
2026-08-19 Structural — 8524 DUKES LAKE RD ZEBULON 27597 only footing no lot clearing —
2026-08-19 HVAC/Mech — 1729 BIRDHAVEN LN WENDELL 27591 Install (up to) 60A circuit for EV charger in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-19 Pool/Spa — 1024 SIDNEY CREEK DR ZEBULON 27597 SIDNEY CREEK LTS 301-305, Lot 303 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1… 1,985 sf 2-story 4 beds 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
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

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