Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

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

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Wake County building permits — key stats
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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2026-08-12 General Construction — 3201 PURLAND DR RALEIGH 27603 Well Repair —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 10325 OLD WARDEN RD RALEIGH 27615 Replace system serving the 2nd floor ODU located behind the house Furnace is loc… furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 4001 HILLTOP NEEDMORE RD FUQUAY VARINA 27526 New well to replace outdated well. —
2026-08-12 Windows/Doors — 11617 COACHMANS WAY RALEIGH 27614
Owner: ESS··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/E/M/P-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS***Add Master Suite … —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 7408 JADINS WAY RALEIGH 27614 new permit for addition to house site plan new construction —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 1308 BALLYCLARE CT RALEIGH 27614 Replace 3 systems serving the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floors All 3 ODUs located right co… 3 HVAC systems furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 213 NIGHT LANTERN LN ZEBULON 27597 Ponder PH 2A, Lot 168 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 2678 Sq… 2,678 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 6740 EVERGREEN HILL DR HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 Septic System on Lot 27 in Longleaf Crest —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 1404 SUNDAY SILENCE DR KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Dav··· 🔒
changing out like for like electric water heater in garage like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 5420 WINDING VIEW LN RALEIGH 27615 replace heat pump and air handler for second floor. Add dehumidifier for first f… heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 924 KINGLET HOUSE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Silverstone Lot 369 -****BUILDER WARRANTEE WORK*** FOUNDATION REPAIR TO ADDRESS … —
2026-08-12 Solar — 5524 HICKORY LEAF DR RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Ken··· 🔒
Installation of roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 solar Solar PV —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 217 NIGHT LANTERN LN ZEBULON 27597 Ponder PH 2A, Lot 167 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 2678 Sq… 2,678 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 1050 TOWN HALL DR MORRISVILLE 27560 SP - Cedar Fork Elementary School - ALL TRADES - 1 STY - 1093 SF - U/S - TYPE VB… 1,093 sf commercial —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 6456 SANCTUARY FALLS DR RALEIGH SANCTUARY AT FALLS LAKE, Lot 2 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawls… 6,684 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 5401 GARNET MEADOW RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 4 TON HEAT PUMP CONDENSER CHANGEOUT ON 3RD FLOOR IN ATTIC & OUTSIDE 4 tons AC, heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 1721 MEADOWFERN PL WILLOW SPRING 27592 Fish Hawk Ranch PH 3, Lot GR PT 90 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawls… 2,699 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
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 HVAC/Mech — 4204 BARKTON WAY FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Install 24kW Generac generator on 3x5 precast concrete pad, 200 Amp transfer swi… New installation HVAC installation —
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 HVAC/Mech — 6935 WADE DR CARY 27519 EV Charger —
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 General Construction — 1200 N ARENDELL AVE ZEBULON NC 275978730
Owner: Coo··· 🔒
Cookout Zebulon commercial —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 450 OLD WILSON RD WENDELL 27591 UNIT 102 - ***SCOPE OF WORK*** E TRADE - Add 60A car charger circuit. New 20A, 3… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 7428 RED MAPLE RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27614 Septic permit for a single family, 4-bedroom —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 505 BRITTANY BAY W RALEIGH 27614 Install 2T heat pump with matching coil. For 2nd floor. Located in 2nd floor wal… heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 840 NORMA DR WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 165 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2175… 2,175 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-12 Pool/Spa — 2508 BRASSFIELD RD RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Dan··· 🔒
Seeking to modify the 822sf of "conditioned storage" into finished living space.… 822 sf —
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 — 114 BROOKRIDGE DR CARY 27518 EXIST SFD: NEW ATTACHED ADU INCLUDING BED, BATH, LAUNDRY, KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, DECK… —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 8701 FIRE TRAINING LN NEW HILL 27562 SP - Wake County Fire Training Center - E TRADES - Modular Burn Building (WAKE C… commercial —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 3626 ROGERS RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Tenant built out for a quick service Wingstop Restaurant that includes architect… —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 8516 PASCOLO WAY ZEBULON The house was originally flipped the wrong way, so we have to replace the old pe… replacement —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 1813 LODESTAR DR RALEIGH 27615 We will provide all labor, equipment, required permits, and materials necessary … line work New installation —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 7424 RED MAPLE RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27614 Septic permit for a single family, 4-bedroom —
2026-08-12 Plumbing — 1008 WOODROSE LN WAKE FOREST 27587 Upgrading septic system —
2026-08-12 General Construction — 8801 OLD STAGE RD RALEIGH 27603 Site is listed on the UST incident list and has been recommended to abandon the … —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 2316 PRIMROSE VALLEY CT RALEIGH 27613 Replace system serving the upstairs Like for like replacement ODU located on the… furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-12 HVAC/Mech — 5005 ELKWOOD CT RALEIGH 27613 Rough in and trim out 2 exterior sconce lights and 1 exterior receptacle —
2026-08-11 Plumbing — 2721 PURYEAR RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 new sewer construction permit needed —
2026-08-11 HVAC/Mech — 2532 MAXTON CREST DR APEX 27539 running 30ft of gas line (10ft external, 20ft internal) to new range. No trenchi… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 HVAC/Mech — 11309 BRASS KETTLE RD RALEIGH 27614 install 60amp circuit for Tesla EVSE in existing detached garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 6520 VINTAGE RIDGE LN FUQUAY VARINA NC 275267541 contractor repair request —
2026-08-11 Pool/Spa — 1921 EAGLE MANOR DR WENDELL 27591 Wendell Ridge PH 2, Lot 42 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2340 Sq … 2,340 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-11 HVAC/Mech — 192 TRAVEL LITE DR RALEIGH 27603 HVAC change out w/ electrical reconnect - Downstairs Unit - 2.5 Ton Heat Pump Sp… 2.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 Pool/Spa — 1612 EDGEMONT RD WENDELL 27591
Owner: Bra··· 🔒
*** No Trades *** Sister the damaged and cut joists with equal sized members tha… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 3216 BANKSWOOD DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Fra··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: 12X20 EXTENSION TO EXIST DECK***NO TRADES*** —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 6812 VERNIE DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Tra··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW 16x12 screen porch & 3X3 LANDING & STAIR***B/E** —
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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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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wake County?

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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