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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2026-09-22
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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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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 — 225 BAYLEAF DR RALEIGH 27615 Install general use receptacle in foyer; add 20A circuit for garage receptacle a… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 Signage — 606 OLD BATTLE BRIDGE RD WENDELL 27591 BATTLEBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK - NO TRADES *** 2024 Code *** Monument sign (approved… —
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 General Construction — 744 E CHATHAM ST Unit: F CARY 27511 Taipei Sky; Town of Cary Permit #26-BP-8949 —
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 General Construction — 2936 HODGE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Well Abandonment —
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 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 Plumbing — 4812 GREENSHADOW CT FUQUAY VARINA 27526 EXIST SFD:BATHROOM REMODEL REPLACE LIKE ITEMS EXCEPT TUB. TUB WILL BE EXCHANGED … —
2026-08-09 Signage — 1011 N HARRISON AVE CARY 27513 Reconfigure KFC/TACO BELL combo into just Taco Bell. Remodel kitchen to remove a… —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 1221 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL PONDER PH 1A, Lot 4 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 2164 Sq F… 2,164 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 618 HADLEY PINE LN 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 —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 4228 DURHAM RD RALEIGH 27614 Shinleaf Preserve Subdivision CD's —
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech — 1006 PEACHTREE TOWN LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 WE ARE CHANING OUT A 2 TON PACKAGE UNIT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HOME. LIKE… 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech — 3804 HOPKINS CHAPEL RD ZEBULON 27597 Remove and replace HVAC equipment with a Trane Run Tru 3.5 Ton Split Heat Pump w… 3.5 tons 10 kW heat kit AC, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 612 HADLEY PINE LN 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 922 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 610 HADLEY PINE LN 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 916 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 924 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 1680 LILAC GARDEN LN KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Sta··· 🔒
Village Gate PH 3, Lot 55 - [none] Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3045… 3,045 sf 4 beds residential —
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech — 450 OLD WILSON RD Unit: Unit 102 WENDELL 27591 E&G Woodworks - UNIT 102 - E TRADE - Upgrade service from 200A to 400A - No Tren… 200A —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 1132 PARKSIDE MAIN ST CARY 27519 Teriyaki Madness; Town of Cary Permit #26-BP-10332; State ID#15371; Tenant remod… —
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech — 212 TALLULA LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 HVAC change out w/ electrical reconnect - serves whole house - 2.5 ton cased coi… 2.5 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 9521 LIVIO CT ZEBULON NC 27597 Not enough space left on lot to site a well location that meets minimum setbacks… —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 914 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 920 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 3830 BLUE RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27612 BLDNR-003168-2026 - Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley Rehab; The project desc… —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 465 FENTON GATEWAY DR CARY 27511 Mainsail Cary Hotel/The Pagemore Hotel at Fenton- Town of Cary Project Number: 2… —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 616 HADLEY PINE LN 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 —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 8501 BELLS LAKE RD APEX 27539 Well Abandonment —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 4228 DURHAM RD RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Amm··· 🔒
Shinleaf Preserve Subdivision —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 1032 FAYETTEVILLE ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 EXIST SFD: Install carbon Armor to stabilize foundation wall and install floor s… —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 1232 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL PONDER PH 1A, Lot 27 - [none] Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 192… 1,924 sf 4 beds residential —
2026-08-07 Roofing — 208 ONYX LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 EXIST SFD: Removing and replacing 18 windows with .27 U value replacements. All … —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 620 HADLEY PINE LN 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 —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 729 EAGLE ROCK RD WENDELL 27591 729 Eagle Rock Road —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 2437 LARK ST FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Drilled well - 6" in diameter and 140' deep —
2026-08-07 Windows/Doors — 305 MORGANITE CT KNIGHTDALE 27545 Removing and replacing 26sq of siding with form fitted insulated vinyl siding, n… —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 729 EAGLE ROCK RD WENDELL 27591
Owner: 729··· 🔒
SP - LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY - - New building to serve as a childcare facility. New construction —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 5121 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL NC 275916919
Owner: Jan··· 🔒
Homeowner repair request —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 6744 EVERGREEN HILL DR HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 Septic System on Lot 28 in Longleaf Crest —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — 918 CHERRY BEECH WAY 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 —
2026-08-07 Plumbing — 6820 BRIXLEY CIR RALEIGH 27614 Septic permit for a single family, 4-bedroom —
2026-08-07 Plumbing — 1441 DARAMAR WOODS LN WAKE FOREST 27587 AOWE residential septic —
2026-08-07 HVAC/Mech — 7108 FLAT CREEK CT GARNER 27529 add dedicated GFCI circuit under home —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 1221 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL 1221 Ponder Lake PDP-0004-Detached Garage-Unheated: 393 sqft 393 sf —
2026-08-07 Plumbing — 7428 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 Single Family New Construction Septic residential New installation New construction —
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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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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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