Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,205 indexed permits · 1,344 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-09-18

PermitGrab tracks 2,205 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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2,205
Indexed Permits
1,344
Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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2026-09-21
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Permit data through 2026-09-18

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2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1313 ENCHANTED OAKS DR RALEIGH 27606 REPLACING 2ND FLOOR 4 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN WALK IN ATTIC. 4 tons heat pump —
2026-09-17 Plumbing — 2704 PANTHER DR RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Dom··· 🔒
***OWNER AFFIDAVIT - BUILDING AND PLUMBING , OWNER TO BE PRESENT AT ALL INSPECTI… residential —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 201 DARTMOOR LN RALEIGH 27614 installing a 28kW generator and automatic transfer switch. NO TRENCHING INVOLVED… —
2026-09-17 Demolition — 13312 GARFFE SHERRON RD WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Mic··· 🔒
we need to demo a one bedroom structure that is mostly falling down —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 4917 TIMBER OAKS DR RALEIGH 27606 Repipe home from polybutylene to pex pipe —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 5621 GREENEVERS DR RALEIGH 27613 Wire and install new circuit for E.V. charger. Install and wire charger. Wire an… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 1420 CARRIE MAY LN WAKE FOREST 27587 HVAC CHANGE OUT WITH DUCTS. SECOND FLOOR Replace 2 ton Heat pump and 95% AFUE 40… 2 tons 95% AFUE AC, furnace, heat pump like for like replacement —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 1505 BRASSFIELD RD RALEIGH 27614 Move existing backflow that is in front yard to mulch bed 20' —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 4721 MIAL PLANTATION RD RALEIGH 27610 Replacing water line from meter to under home. —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 1029 LYNDHURST FALLS LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Furnace, AC, and Evap Coil Replacement with Gas Pipe & Electrical Reconnection i… AC, furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 1004 PEACHTREE TOWN LN KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Sid··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: FINISH ATTIC AREAS 2ND FLOOR TO INCLUDE STUDY & DEN ALSO CREATE CLOSE… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 1000 HIDDEN HILLS DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Detached garage***B/E******GARAGE ONLY HOUSE IS-RBPR-175674-2026 *** residential —
2026-09-16 Demolition — 1406 N ARENDELL AVE ZEBULON 27597 NO TRADES - Demolition of Existing Sheetz 416 Convenience Store Building, Gas Ca… —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 215 WELLINGTON DR KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Ala··· 🔒
BARCLAY DOWNS - E TRADE - We will encapsulate, replace insulation and seal all v… residential —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 253 POPPY POINT DR WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS PH 10A, Lot 3011 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace… 1,893 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 140 TRAVERSE MOUNTAIN DR WENDELL 27591 Harpers Glen PH 2, Lot 163 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2277 Sq … 2,277 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 913 AMBER ACRES LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE 2 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN CRAWL SPACE. 2 tons heat pump —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 4416 JOHNSTOWN DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 EXIST SFD: **OWNER B/E-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS**NEW COVERED PORCH OVER… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 253 POPPY POINT DR WENDELL 27591 2 car detached garage***B/E******DETACHED GARAGE ONLY-HOUSE IS RBPR-179368-2026*… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 1268 PONDER LAKE PKWY ZEBULON 27597 Brookfield Residential to build homes on lots 173-189 and 219-235 in Ponder Phas… residential —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 409 LIBERTY EXPRESS PL KNIGHTDALE 27545 Install 60A dedicated circuit for hardwired EV charger in garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 7919 BROAD ST RALEIGH 27613 Abandonment of a single well —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 1440 WIMBERLY RD APEX 27523 Well Abandonment —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 6309 DAYBREAK DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Well Repair —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 5428 WHISTLING DUCK CT RALEIGH 27603 Residential HVAC system change out. Replacing 2 ton split heat system that serve… 2 tons replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 2909 OLD TRAFFORD WAY RALEIGH 27606 New EV Charger circuit New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 336 PALE MORNING DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Rolesville Crossing PH 2, Lot 125 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3… 3,418 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-16 Roofing — 1520 E MILLBROOK RD RALEIGH 27609 SP - MILLBROOK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - *** NO TRADES *** - PARTIAL -ROOF REPL… replacement —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 2608 BRADFORD GROVE PL RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Rut··· 🔒
BRADFORD PLACE - NO TRADES - Rebuild new 17'2 x15 deck with steps off the end **… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 920 N MAIN ST FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Well Abandonment —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 6820 BRIXLEY CIR RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Kat··· 🔒
12X12 PERGOLA***NO TRADES*** residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 420 LYNDON STREAM PKWY Unit: WALL KNIGHTDALE NC SP - VW LYNDON OAKS - NO TRADES - anchor diamond pro unit with geo grid retainin… commercial —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 1076 EVENING SHADE AVE ROLESVILLE 27571
Owner: Joh··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW 14'x12' SCREEN PORCH***NO TRADES** residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 2104 MOCKINGBIRD LN WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Pat··· 🔒
Install manufactured doublewide 28x72 —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 414 S MAIN ST Unit: 100 ROLESVILLE NC 275719663 SP - Rock Solid Warriors - SUITE 100 - LEVEL 3 - ALL TRADES - Interior completio… 60,082 roof sf Roof repair —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 7441 SEXTONS CREEK DR RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Mik··· 🔒
THE GATES AT ETHAN'S GLEN - ALL TRADES - UNFIN BASEMENT UPFIT TO MOVIE ROOM,GAME… —
2026-09-16 Windows/Doors — 9605 ROCK CREEK RD RALEIGH 27613 EXIST SFD: ***OWNER B/E-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS***SCOPE OF WORK***remo… residential —
2026-09-16 Solar — 6309 CAYUSE LN RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Ani··· 🔒
WINDY HILLS - 8 roof mounted solar photovoltaic modules to existing solar photov… 11.385 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-09-16 Structural — 1005 RIVER CHASE DR RALEIGH 27610
Owner: Dav··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: CRAWLSPACE REPAIR Structural repairs to floor system in crawlspace in… residential —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 1209 DORLEATH CT RALEIGH 27614 carrier ac/coil/furnace 2nd floor units located in attic AC, furnace —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 5213 ALVA DR RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Pet··· 🔒
MATTIE WOODS - M & E TRADES - HEATED POOL - 14x35 inground pool and spa, gas hea… —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 8252 GLORY RD ZEBULON 27597
Owner: Bra··· 🔒
Custom Inground Vinyl Pool Size: 20’x40’ with exterior tanning ledge Shape: Line… 1,700 roof sf —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 3832 PERNEY CT APEX 27539 replace ac and furnace and all ductwork in crawlspace - whole home. AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-16 HVAC/Mech — 909 STREAMER CT RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Alb··· 🔒
Add a 240VAC 50 A outlet to plug a level 2 EV charger into. My 3rd car garage/sh… —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 2120 STONERIDGE BARN WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 Kalas Falls PH 1, Lot 16 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 3396… 3,396 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 816 EAGLE ROCK RD WENDELL 27591 Event Center and Bridal Suite Type Ve system 579gpd Flow-Equalized —
2026-09-16 Plumbing — 6104 OAK FOREST DR RALEIGH 27616 septic tank abandonement —
2026-09-16 General Construction — 2421 OLD MILBURNIE RD RALEIGH 27604 Well Abandonment —
2026-09-16 Plumbing — 7029 CEDAR BEND CT RALEIGH 27612 Abandon the septic by pumps it and crash it down.it s a single tank. —
2026-09-16 Pool/Spa — 941 JASMINE ST WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE GLEN CORR PH 4, Lot 229 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 2,203 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
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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
818 46.6%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
438 25.0%
Residential Alteration
168 9.6%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
73 4.2%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
51 2.9%
Residential Addition
50 2.9%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
43 2.5%
Food Service Permit
41 2.3%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
37 2.1%
Residential Pool, Spa & Hot Tub
35 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 2205+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-20 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 2,205 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: 2026-09-20. 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 2,205 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wake County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2205 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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