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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2026-08-18 General Construction — 1214 E LENOIR ST RALEIGH 27610
Owner: Shm··· 🔒
SHMACK'N CO. —
2026-08-18 General Construction — 3521 DEER TRACE LN CLAYTON 27520
Owner: Yep··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:****SCOPE OF WORK***COVERED PORCH W/BATH OVER SLAB-BUILT W/OUT PERMITS… —
2026-08-18 General Construction — 8724 HUMIE OLIVE RD APEX 27502
Owner: Ann··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:detached garage with finished upper area including study, living room,… —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 3716 SPARROW POND LN RALEIGH 27606 Adding a Gas Firepit with an underground gas line + an Electrical line and gas l… —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 3932 GRANDBRIDGE DR APEX 27539 Branch out of main service panel with a 240 V Circuit to service 50 AMP EV CHARG… 50A 240V service panel, EV cha… Panel service —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 8145 LAKISTA POINT LN GARNER 27529 REPLACING CARRIER HEAT PUMP SPLIT SERVING THE FIRST FLOOR LOCATED IN THE CRAWL S… heat pump —
2026-08-18 Plumbing — 1820 YATES WHEEL WAY RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Jen··· 🔒
YATES MILL ESTATES - ALL TRADES -***AMENDED*** - BASEMENT : ADD CABINETS TO BAR … —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 4817 BRISTOL MEADOW DR RALEIGH 27603 240-volt Hardwired EV Charger —
2026-08-18 General Construction — 1299 HOLLAND GRACE CT FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Professional Option Permit —
2026-08-18 General Construction — 7235 CASS HOLT RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 existing well for new residential residential New construction —
2026-08-18 Signage — 7828 HALIFAX RD Unit: SIGN YOUNGSVILLE 27596 Serenity Reserve Subdivision - LOT 18 - Sign - E TRADES - WITH SERVICE AND LIGHT… commercial —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 450 OLD WILSON RD WENDELL 27591 WAREHOUSE - 1 STY - TYPE 3A - 34000 SF - F1 - LEVEL 2 - P TRADE - Add 3/4 inch R… —
2026-08-18 Pool/Spa — 3709 JOYFUL CREEK TRL ZEBULON 27597
Owner: Ste··· 🔒
Residential, Inground Pool Installation. 35x15 . Heated by electrical. Pool fenc… —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 4709 MITCHELL MILL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace system serving whole house Like for like replacement ODU located on the … like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-18 Fire Protection — 4620 LAKE WHEELER RD RALEIGH 27603 Fire Alarm System Installation fire alarm —
2026-08-18 HVAC/Mech — 905 FETCHING PL ROLESVILLE 27571 Adding a Car charger in garage. —
2026-08-18 General Construction — 505 GRANITE CREEK DR ROLESVILLE 27571 EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/M-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS***CREATE ADU IN EXIST B… residential —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 3708 CRYSTAL CREEK DR Unit: 58 KNIGHTDALE NC 275458743 Installation of 14x80 single-wide manufactured home on lot 58, Valley Woods Mobi… —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 6816 BRIXLEY CIR RALEIGH 27614 Brixley lot 18 —
2026-08-17 Plumbing — 2104 MOCKINGBIRD LN WILLOW SPRING 27592 A2 hybrid wastewater septic for proposed 4 bedroom manufactured home. —
2026-08-17 Plumbing — 1429 KERSHAW DR RALEIGH 27609 Abandonment of existing 4" sewer service line work —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 811 S MAIN ST Unit: 106 ROLESVILLE NC 275719270 ABC Permit - No Work - Inspections Only commercial —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 1228 DORLEATH CT RALEIGH 27614 Replacing the second-floor HVAC system, including the AC condenser, evaporator c… AC, furnace —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 532 MATTHIOLA DR WENDELL 27591 ***AMENDED PLAN***HOLLYBROOK THE MEADOWS PH 5, Lot 284 - 1 Story Single-Family H… 1,533 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 4828 PARKER MEADOW DR RALEIGH 27614 Wells Residence residential —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 1417 PLEASANTS RD WENDELL 27591 WADE FREEMAN PROP, Lot [none] - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace,… 1,870 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 2601 JOHNNY BAKER RD WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Ray··· 🔒
Existing Septic on property. New detached garage to be built on property and tie… residential New construction —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 200 BROOK SWARD RD WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE GLEN CORR PH 4, Lot 207 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,903 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 548 MATTHIOLA DR WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE MEADOWS PH 5, Lot 288 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Craw… 1,150 sf 1-story 2 beds residential —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 540 MATTHIOLA DR WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE MEADOWS PH 5, Lot 286 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Craw… 1,533 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 1117 MARKET CENTER DR MORRISVILLE 27560 Smoothie King Turbo Oven Install Only —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 1416 ADAMS MOUNTAIN RD RALEIGH 27614 Removing three Powerwall 2 batteries, and installing Two PW3 batteries and one P… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 2318 KANATA MILLS RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Like for like Heat pump replacement. 3-5TON outdoor modulating with 4 Ton indoor… 5 tons 21 SEER heat pump like for like replacement —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 805 KINGLET HOUSE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 STONERIVER PH 3, Lot 278 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2619 Sq Ft… 2,619 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-17 Pool/Spa — 801 KINGLET HOUSE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 STONERIVER PH 3, Lot 279 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3072 Sq Ft… 3,072 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-17 Solar — 8805 MELVIN ST WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Jam··· 🔒
SERVICE CHANGE - SOLAR - ***2020 NEC*** - Solar Installation of 21.560 KW Reside… 21.56 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 104 TROTTERS RIDGE DR RALEIGH 27614 Hall Bath renovation. Remove/install tub/shower, sink, toilet. Remove/install li… residential —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 12508 ONEAL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 REPLACING 2ND FLO0R 2 TON HEAT PUMP AND BASEMENT 1.5 TON HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCAT… 2 tons heat pump —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 929 RIVER RIDGE RD ZEBULON 27597 Change out heat pump system and duct work. Serves entire home. (located in crawl… heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 605 CHEVIOT CT RALEIGH 27615 Remove and dispose of old water heater from crawlspace. Install new 47gal elec w… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 5001 ARROWSPRING LN RALEIGH 27610 Remove and replace the downstairs 2.5 Ton Split Heat Pump and all ductwork. Like… 2.5 tons AC, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 6503 MIMS RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE 3 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN THE CRAWL SPACE. 3 tons heat pump —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 8712 LEROY DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Emergency electrical service equipment replace. replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 300 E STRONACH AVE ZEBULON NC 275972452
Owner: Jea··· 🔒
Inspect meter base. Limb fell on power line causing pole with meter base to brea… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 305 DARECREST LN WENDELL 27591 REPLACE HEAPTUMP THAT SERVES THE WHOLE HOUSE LOCATED IN ATTIC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 3705 CASSARO LN ZEBULON 27597 Install a liner in the well to isloate a casing breach. —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 3109 TWIN LEAF DR RALEIGH 27613
Owner: Can··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: REMODEL 2 bathrooms both on second floor. Total demo on both (NO FRAM… —
2026-08-17 HVAC/Mech — 7000 HASENTREE WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace the first-floor heat pump and air handler. The air handler is located in… heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-17 General Construction — 0 O C HESTER RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 Evros Mediterranean Grill —
2026-08-17 Windows/Doors — 10601 LESLIE DR RALEIGH 27615 EXIST SFD:Replacing existing 3-gang window and single entry door on exterior wal… —
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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.

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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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