Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

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

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Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 2,274 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-09-18. 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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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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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 — 2328 WHITEWING LN WENDELL 27591 Install 50 amp EV receptacle in garage per 2017 NEC code. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 3636 BAILEY MEADOWS DR
Owner: HAY··· 🔒
Erosion permit for lot 11 Bailey Meadows —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 4041 LIZARD LICK RD WENDELL NC 275917002
Owner: Gua··· 🔒
Applying for wastewater permit to subdivide land. This will be a new parcel. —
2026-08-11 Pool/Spa — 6744 EVERGREEN HILL DR HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 LONGLEAF CREST, Lot 28 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 4756 S… 4,756 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-11 Pool/Spa — 7600 CAIRNESFORD WAY WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Kel··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW ATTACHED (W/ OPEN BREEZEWAY) GARAGE W/ UTILITYSINK & UNFINISHED S… —
2026-08-11 Pool/Spa — 1128 PAVO PATH WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 118 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2511… 2,511 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1416 MILLSTONE LANDING DR RALEIGH 27603 Replace 2 Ton Heat Pump Air Handler in crawl left side of home. whole home 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 412 UNDERHILL WAY WENDELL 27591 replaced 1.5 Ton, 20-SEER Heat Pump 1.5 tons heat pump —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 615 SUNLAND DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 ev charger install in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 5105 COTTON BOLL CT GARNER 27529 Replace 3 ton split heat pump system. Air handler located in crawlspace. System … 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 429 BIG WILLOW WAY ROLESVILLE 27571 UPSTAIRS 2.5TON AC COIL IN ATTIC. WE WILL INSTALL A2L SESNOR AS WELL 2.5 tons AC New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1045 STONE EAGLE LN RALEIGH 27610 Dedicated Line for Dehumid. —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — 4240 PORTOLA DR ZEBULON 27597 Lot 23 Not enough space left on lot to site a well location that meets minimum s… —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — 8213 SANDYBROOK LN WAKE FOREST 27587 EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/E/M/P-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS*** BUILD STUDY & 1/… —
2026-08-10 Fire Protection — 330 S SALISBURY ST RALEIGH 27601 SP - Public Safety Center - E & FS TRADES - This project is intended to remove a… sprinkler —
2026-08-10 Fire Protection — 302 S MAIN ST ROLESVILLE 27571 THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - LEVEL 2 - E TRADE - monument sign and wall sign permit… 10,000 sf New construction —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 1309 SANCTUARY POND DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Cra··· 🔒
SANCTUARY - ALL TRADES - Attached 30 X 28 two car garage and side storage shed a… —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — 1684 LILAC GARDEN LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Village Gate PH 3, Lot 54 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2797 Sq F… 2,797 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 6925 SERENITY SKY CT HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/E/M-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS**** CONVERT EXIST SCR… —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 9405 KOUPELA DR RALEIGH 27615 replacing main water line location of work will be performed in front yard ,side… —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — 1612 RIVER BEND LN RALEIGH 27610 Sweetwater - M & E TRADES - unconditioned attic space into CONDITIONED STORAGE A… —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 4229 GREEN DRAKE DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Job Type: Installation of Tesla Universal Wall Connector within 50’ of the main … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 12745 PAMPLONA DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Wake electric won't turn the power on to my studio since power has been off for … —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 3817 SKY MEADOW DR APEX 27539 Setting tank and running 6 ft of external line and 30ft of internal gas line to … —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 9213 LITCHFORD RD RALEIGH 27615 Replace 2 ton straight AC with coil, horizontal in attic, serves 2nd floor. Equi… 2 tons AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1117 AQUADALE DR RALEIGH 27603 change out 5 ton split HP + zoning refresh in pull down attic serving whole home 5 tons replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 4328 STONY FALLS WAY KNIGHTDALE 27545 We will add a (50) amp breaker to power an EV charger. All work will be in the a… —
2026-08-10 Signage — 606 OLD BATTLE BRIDGE RD WENDELL 27591 BATTLEBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK - NO TRADES *** 2024 Code *** Monument sign (approved… —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 9221 STRATUS ST WILLOW SPRING NC 275927522 homeowner repair request —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1505 FLYING HAWK RD APEX 27523 relocation of existing tesla powerwall 3 battery Battery storage —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 22 BOBBITT ST WENDELL 27591 WHOLE HOUSE 2.5TON PKG HEATPUMP IN CLOSET 2.5 tons heat pump —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — 10300 HAMISH DR ZEBULON 27597 ROSINBURG GLEN SUB, Lot 16 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2797 Sq … 2,797 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 1349 HOLLAND BLUFFS DR FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Professional Option Permit —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1433 WHITE SPRUCE DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 Need to convert new range. 45ft 1/2in tracpipe Tracpipe flange 1/2in Tracpipe ma… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 Solar — 6916 PINNACLE RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Bri··· 🔒
SOLAR - CHANGE OF SERVICE - E TRADE - Installation of roof-mounted solar panel a… battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-10 Solar — 2715 QUARRY RD ROLESVILLE 27571 Solace Row At The Point - The Point townhomes - NO TRADES - Single Column Entry … solar Solar PV —
2026-08-10 Roofing — 9413 BARTONS CREEK RD RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Gin··· 🔒
BARTONS CREEK FARM - NO TRADES - Structural ROOF AND FLOOR framing repairs per e… —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 1004 WIDGEON WAY RALEIGH 27603 Two systems. HVAC change out for same like systems. Remove/replace all accessibl… replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 Fence — 1171 SIDNEY CREEK DR ZEBULON 27597 SIDNEY CREEK - A-3 - 4,065 SF Amenity Center - NO TRADES - Adding Fence & Gate t… 4,065 sf —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 6005 CRESCENT KNOLL DR RALEIGH 27614 Replace 4 Ton Gas AC Furnace in Crawl 1st Floor 4 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 13004 POWELL RD WAKE FOREST NC 275879456 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 8104 ROLLING HILLS DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Van··· 🔒
OWNER BUILDER - OWNER MUST BE AT ALL INSPECTIONS - NO TRADES - 14x28 storage she… —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 313 FAISON DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 replace tank w/h with tankless on exterior + run10 ft gas line replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 508 MEADOW RUN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Change out 2.5 ton split heat pump Electrical reconnection. 2.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 2936 HODGE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Well Abandonment —
2026-08-10 HVAC/Mech — 3128 ROLESVILLE RD WENDELL 27591 HVAC change out in the crawl for the 1st floor replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 744 E CHATHAM ST Unit: F CARY 27511 Taipei Sky; Town of Cary Permit #26-BP-8949 —
2026-08-10 General Construction — 7041 MEADOW GATE DR APEX NC 275028715
Owner: Eri··· 🔒
Pump & Haul —
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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 2026-09-18. 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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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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