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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2026-08-13 Plumbing — 7201 JONATHAN DR WENDELL 27591 ROCKWOOD DOWNS - **OWNER B,M,E,P - OWNER MUST BE AT ALL INSPECTIONS** - REMOD PR… residential —
2026-08-13 Solar — 4300 GRAHAMSTONE RD RALEIGH 27610
Owner: Ken··· 🔒
Installation of a roof-mounted 11 kW solar PV system consisting of (25) solar pa… 11 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 2128 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Lowery Estates, Lot 6 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 4284 Sq… 4,284 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 2812 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 PRESERVE AT MARKS CREEK PH 1A, Lot 295 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,826 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 2808 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 PRESERVE AT MARKS CREEK PH 1A, Lot 294 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 5104 MAKENA DR RALEIGH 27615 Install one 9k BTU ductless mini-split heat pump. Provide new line-voltage elect… heat pump, mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 Plumbing — 3516 BRACKENRIDGE LN FUQUAY VARINA 27526
Owner: Jer··· 🔒
Cap the existing plumbing for the unused shower head. Remove the existing shower… residential —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 1001 BRADLEYWOOD DR WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Bry··· 🔒
this location has 3 decks that we will refinished there is a 12x12 deck on both … residential —
2026-08-13 Windows/Doors — 301 DALTON DR RALEIGH 27615 SUTTON ESTATES - **GC & M TRADES OWNER - ***OWNER MUST BE AT ALL INSPECTIONS*** … 112 roof sf New installation New roof —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 9225 WINDY BROOK DR WILLOW SPRING Individual residential lot erosion control measures residential —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 1240 TORCHLIGHT WAY RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Ste··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW WOOD DECK, LANDING,STAIRS, COMPOSITE DECKING***NO TRADES*** residential —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 8625 SUNFLOWER MEADOWS LN WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Eri··· 🔒
Construct deck (294 SF) like for like on rear of home. 294 sf residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 6133 RIVERSIDE DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Adding an Electrical Vehicle charger in the client's garage —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 4240 PORTOLA DR ZEBULON 27597 SHADOW RIDGE SUB, Lot 23 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 3281… 3,281 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 8100 BARONLEIGH LN WAKE FOREST 27587 install EV Charger to left of garage panel. Adding switch and wiring for ceiling… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 200 S WAKEFIELD ST ZEBULON 27597 MR G'S MARKET - E TRADE - Electrical violations list by Fire Marshal Chris Bisse… —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 7209 TREVORWOOD DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 New 50amp circuit with EV receptacle nema 14-50 New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 2808 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 Garage Only: Marks Creek -Lot 294- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft*… 394 sf residential —
2026-08-13 Solar — 6909 SERENITY SKY CT HOLLY SPRINGS 27540
Owner: Rav··· 🔒
Installation of a roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 and installation … battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 8212 HARMONY MEADOW WAY YOUNGSVILLE 27596 SERENITY RESERVE SUB, Lot 10 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, … 3,839 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 1013 TRADERS TRL WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Ale··· 🔒
Kitchen, laundry room, mudroom and 3 bath full renovation, minor updates through… —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 210 LYNNWOOD ESTATES DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Overhead pipe going into electrical meter needs replaced,currently broken. As pe… —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 3324 VENTURA CIR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Der··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: Build dormer in existing recroom. add receptacles to code for new are… residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 1008 ANDIRON LN RALEIGH 27614 Replace 2 ton heat pump and ductwork for 1st floor. AHU and ducts in crawl. 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 5108 BIRCHLEAF DR RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Joh··· 🔒
EV charger install in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 5816 GOOLSBY CT APEX 27539 Install 20 amp dedicated circuit for outdoor outlet New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 3405 PADDOCK CIR RALEIGH 27613 change out 3 ton split HP in wall serving whole home 3 tons replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 10625 TREDWOOD DR RALEIGH 27614 Install 240V circuit in garage for EV charger. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 1013 TRADERS TRL WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Ale··· 🔒
***SCOPE OF WORK*** ALL TRADES - ADU WITH BATHROOM, DINNING RM, KITCHEN, LIVING … —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 1207 SILVERSHIRE WAY KNIGHTDALE 27545 replace 3.5 ton gas pack like for like outside crawl Main floor 3.5 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 11616 PACESFERRY DR RALEIGH 27614 Has EV + Need a 220 outlet installed in their garage —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 2717 HEATHER HALL LN RALEIGH 27604 Allen Park PH 2A, Lot 431 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3036 Sq F… 3,036 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 3517 TIMBERWOOD CT RALEIGH 27606 New circuit for HVAC equipment New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 General Construction — 601 BRITTANY BAY E RALEIGH NC 276149603
Owner: Sea··· 🔒
PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 9836 CLOEY DR WAKE FOREST 27587 change out unit like for like serving downstairs located in crawl space like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-13 Pool/Spa — 2753 FLUME GATE DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: All··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: GARAGE ADDITION W/ UNFINISHED SPACE ABOVE//EXPAND MUD ROOM/LAUNDRY IN… —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 8513 SOUTHFIELD PL RALEIGH 27615 Replacement of electrical service, including meter and (2) 200 amp main breaker … replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 6109 FETLOCK DR RALEIGH 27613 Replace Main 200 amp panel and install generator inlet and lockout device replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 2524 PENNYSHIRE LN RALEIGH 27606 REPLACING 2ND FLOOR 3.5 TON GAS/AC SYSTEM. LOCATED IN THE WALK IN ATTIC. 3.5 tons AC —
2026-08-13 HVAC/Mech — 5429 MILLRACE TRL RALEIGH 27606 REPLACING SPLIT HEATPUMP WITH SAME SIZE HEATPUMP. UNIT SERVES THE WHOLE HOUSE. A… heat pump —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 3517 FOY GLEN CT APEX 27539 Changeout and Reconnect 4.0 Ton AC/Coil & 92% Gas Furnace located in the Crawlsp… 4 tons AC, furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 1216 LOTTERY LN RALEIGH 27610 INSTALLING TANKLESS WATER HEATER IN GARAGE IN PLACE OF EXISTING ELECTRIC WATER H… —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 1417 PLEASANTS RD WENDELL 27591 New Single family 3 BR septic system with private well. 3 beds residential New construction —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 114 BROOKRIDGE DR CARY 27518 EXIST SFD: NEW ATTACHED ADU INCLUDING BED, BATH, LAUNDRY, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, DECK… —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 8212 HARMONY MEADOW WAY YOUNGSVILLE 27596 Serenity Reserve lot 10 ; erosion control of single family lot with disturbed ar… residential —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 3837 COBBLER VIEW WAY FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Change Repair field to new location for future pool —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 1200 N ARENDELL AVE ZEBULON NC 275978730
Owner: Coo··· 🔒
Cookout Zebulon commercial —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 6935 WADE DR CARY 27519 EV Charger —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 1313 LANERIDGE CT RALEIGH 27603
Owner: ERI··· 🔒
In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 1225 PRAIRIE POND CIR RALEIGH 27614 REPLACE 2 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM IN ATTIC FOR BASEMENT LOCATION 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
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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

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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