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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2026-08-07 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 — 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 —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 1013 HAWK HOLLOW LN WAKE FOREST 27587 change out 3 ton gas AC split in pull down attic serving u/s 3 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 4932 CREMSHAW CT RALEIGH 27614 change out 2 ton furn/AC split in walk up attic serving 3rd floor 2 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 345 DANIEL RIDGE RD WENDELL 27591 Changing the 2 ton split heat pump located on the first floor in the basement 2 tons heat pump —
2026-08-06 Pool/Spa — 7928 WEXFORD WATERS LN WAKE FOREST 27587 WEXFORD RESERVE PH 2, Lot 54 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, … 4,020 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 7535 HOLLY SPRINGS RD RALEIGH 27606 Install of Customer Supplied Car Charger on Exterior of home New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 5629 PINE DR RALEIGH 27606 Change out split heat pump located in crawl space heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 5208 GINGER TRL RALEIGH 27614 EXIST SFD: ADDITION INCLUDING STUDY, BATH,CLOSET***NO BEDROOM**B/E/M/P*** —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 6112 GLENNEVIS LN WENDELL 27591 HVAC CHANGEOUT Installing a Goodman, 2 ton Heat Pump and Air Handler. HP located… 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 4042 BERMAN EDGE RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 This is a new application for the permit already issued under ASP-172162-2026. t… residential —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 16029 NEW LIGHT RD WAKE FOREST 27587 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE LP GAS PACKAGE UNIT. LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE HOUSE… —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 1013 WHISPERING CREEK CT KNIGHTDALE 27545 EV charger installation New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 Pool/Spa — 8113 LIGON MILL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 25-975 Everstead Clubhouse Pool servicing a Clubhouse amenity —
2026-08-06 Pool/Spa — 8208 HARMONY MEADOW WAY YOUNGSVILLE 27596 SERENITY RESERVE SUB, Lot 9 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 3… 3,491 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 6810 COOL POND RD Unit: ADU RALEIGH NC 276137281 EXIST SFD: DETACHED ADU INCLUDING BEDROOM, KITCH,LIVING,BATH, FRONT PORCH ****B/… —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 10300 HAMISH DR ZEBULON 27597 Rosinburg Glen lot 16 —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 1516 LIATRIS LN RALEIGH NC 276136600
Owner: Jen··· 🔒
PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 2000 ROLLING PINES LN WENDELL 27591
Owner: Cou··· 🔒
Wendell Blvd Wawa —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 7305 COSTA VERDE CT WAKE FOREST 27587 200amp meter main combo upgrade 200A —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 2100 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 add gas hookup for dryer in laundry room —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 4812 COUNTRY WAGON LN ZEBULON 27597 New private drinking water well to serve a new 3-bedroom single-family manufactu… 2,305 sf 3 beds —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 3300 GREEN LEVEL WEST RD CARY 27519 Well Abandonment —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 211 W THIRD ST WENDELL 27591
Owner: Str··· 🔒
STRICKLAND FUNERAL HOME - M & E TRADES - HVAC CHANGEOUT - for Arrangement/Confer… heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 925 WINDROW LN RALEIGH 27603 Install 2 ton Midea Heat pump and Evaporator Coil partial, located in the crawls… 2 tons heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 7801 DOVER HILLS DR WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Jon··· 🔒
CAMBERLY - 10 X 12 DECK - My 6 year old attached grill deck has wood rot. The cr… —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 1012 TELLIS DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 HVAC Equipment Change Out - one to one heat pump/air handler replacement-serving… heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 425 TUCANA ST WENDELL 27591 Install 50amp EV charger located in the garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 7605 DOUBLE E CT RALEIGH 27613 Replace 1.5 Ton Heat Pump Air Handler in Attic 2nd Floor 1.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 2021 YAMACRAW DR WENDELL 27591 New Well for new construction residential home- To replace GW-174040-2026. Well … residential —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 8920 BROOK TROUT LN WILLOW SPRING 27592 Fish Hawk Ranch Phase 3 - Lot 71 - Convert Garage of Model Home to a Sales Cente… —
2026-08-06 Signage — 8005 KNIGHTDALE BLVD KNIGHTDALE NC 275459023
Owner: Gro··· 🔒
GROUND WORKS - E TRADE - illuminated wall sign and entry door awning —
2026-08-06 Pool/Spa — 2157 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 216 - 2 Story Single-Family Home*** HOUISE ONLY*** ADU:No … 1,826 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-08-06 Pool/Spa — 6607 FALLS OF NEUSE RD RALEIGH 27615 new inground concrete swimming pool. Emler Swim School ( https://emlerswimschool… —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 3417 BIRK BLUFF CT CARY 27518 changing out 3 ton hp basement / outside - serves upstairs main floor 3 tons —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 7320 BUFFALOE RD Unit: 118 RALEIGH 27616 Domino's; BLDNR-042263-2025; State ID# 14558; 1400 square foot fit up to be occu… 1,400 sf —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 4628 BARRINGTON HILLS LN GARNER 27529
Owner: Joh··· 🔒
REPLACE EXISTING DECK WITH FAMILY ROOM ADDTION OF THE SAME SIZE****B/E/M*** —
2026-08-06 Windows/Doors — 4425 SURRY RIDGE CIR APEX 27539
Owner: Ale··· 🔒
SOUTHWOODS - ***OWNER BUILDER & ALL TRADES***OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS**… —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 10508 WHITESTONE RD RALEIGH 27615 change out ductwork in crawl serving left side of home replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-06 Plumbing — 2936 HODGE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Abandonment of Septic Tank —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 4333 BLOSSOM HILL CT RALEIGH 27613 Install York 96% 2 Stage Furnace Retrofit located in the basement serving the wh… furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 0 US 64 HWY WENDELL 27591
Owner: Cou··· 🔒
Private Access Road at Wendell Commerce Center —
2026-08-06 Fire Protection — 1160 INSPIRATION CIR WENDELL 27591 PreAction: Install heat detectors to existing (sprinkler contractor provided) re… sprinkler —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 1837 EAGLE ROCK RD WENDELL 27591 New Well —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 101 DICKENS RD FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Tacos Dona Tita —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 3617 LYNN RD RALEIGH NC 276133832
Owner: Mar··· 🔒
Property owner repair request —
2026-08-06 General Construction — 12408 MARSH FIELD DR RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Eve··· 🔒
In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 3723 SAWYERS MILL DR APEX NC 27539 WELL LT #6 SAWYERS MILL PH2 - AQUA - E TRADE - Install new electrical equipment … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech — 624 GOLDEN PLUM LN ZEBULON 27597 convert natural gas tank water heater to a tankless indoor unit dedicated circui… —
2026-08-06 Plumbing — 3300 GREEN LEVEL WEST RD CARY 27519 Abandonment of Septic Tank —
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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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