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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2026-08-05 General Construction — 10924 LEESVILLE RD RALEIGH 27613 HAN-DEE HUGO'S- E-TRADE - SIGNS - REBRANDING - CHANGING FROM 76 TO SHELL STATION… —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 1208 ELK FALLS DR WENDELL 27591 Installed a new 40a circuit in the garage for a sauna, panel and sauna are both … New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 7308 RIVER GLEN CT RALEIGH 27614 replace tank w/h with tankless on exterior + run 10 ft gas line - No Trenching w… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 Pool/Spa — 1913 FIGHTING BULL DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Prestleigh Sub PH 5, Lot 156 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1764 S… 1,764 sf 1-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-05 Pool/Spa — 512 SHORTHORN DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Prestleigh Sub PH 5, Lot 206 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1764 S… 1,764 sf 1-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 7508 BYRDSHIRE LN APEX 27502 HVAC Changeout outside and crawlspace and new supply plenum 1 story replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-05 General Construction — 7108 LAMMAS CT FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Per Andrew Thore - Needed in accordance to permit # ASP-176394-2026 —
2026-08-05 General Construction — 8340 RUNNING FERN WAY WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Jas··· 🔒
*** E Trade *** permit request for new shed 36x12 prewired for electric —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 10708 LOWERY DR RALEIGH 27615 400 amp service change. This is a replacement of the service on the home. This s… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 Plumbing — 7304 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 New Construction Septic —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 5913 HOLLAND FARMS WAY RALEIGH 27603 Replace 2 ton heat pump. Serves entire home. AHU in crawl. 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 Plumbing — 1304 HANNAHS VIEW DR RALEIGH 27615 Septic permit for an existing single family residential home to accommodate a po… —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 6 TOWNE CRIER CT WENDELL 27591 200amp meter base replacement/200amp outdoor panel replacement replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 General Construction — 5009 OLD ELIZABETH RD RALEIGH NC 276165416
Owner: Ma ··· 🔒
Contractor repair request —
2026-08-05 Plumbing — 7313 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 Single Family Septic New Constructions —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 225 BAYLEAF DR RALEIGH 27615 Wire and run gas line for a 26kw generator NO Trenching 26 kW —
2026-08-05 Pool/Spa — 532 SHORTHORN DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Prestleigh Sub PH 5, Lot 211 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2824 S… 2,824 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-08-05 Roofing — 1112 BARCLAY MANOR WAY RALEIGH 27614 Back Deck area. Removing the flat roof to frame a Gable.***B/E/M** flat —
2026-08-05 Plumbing — 204 CONGLETON WAY HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 Hemlock lot 11 ; Install a new septic system for the construction of a new singl… residential New installation New construction —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 304 COACH AND FOUR CT RALEIGH 27614 replace heat pump and air handler located in crawlspace serves 1st floor. replac… heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 9716 CYPRESS FARM DR ZEBULON 27597 Replace 3.5 ton dual fuel pack for 1st floor. Located outside 3.5 tons replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-05 General Construction — 2517 E GARNER RD RALEIGH 27610 Existing Well —
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 1820 PROC RIDGE LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Change out Packaged gas system located outside of home. replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 12400 GLENLIVET WAY RALEIGH 27613 Replace water main line from meter to house. trenching replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 3225 BLUE CYPRESS LN RALEIGH 27606 Install plumbing for utility sink in garage. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 6521 MOUNTAIN OAKS WAY WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: PAU··· 🔒
In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 1332 HOLLAND BLUFFS DR FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Professional Option Permit —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 7101 JEFFREY DR RALEIGH 27603 Breaker Panel Change —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 740 LONG MELFORD DR ROLESVILLE 27571 install one surge protector New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 6076 DELSHIRE CT RALEIGH NC 27614276147315
Owner: ble··· 🔒
Joseph residence residential —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 3155 ERIC ST WILLOW SPRING 27592 REPLACING 2ND FLOOR SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND 4 DUCT RUNS. LOCATED IN THE WALK … heat pump —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 5812 VENTRY CT RALEIGH 27613 HVAC CHANGEOUT- 2TON A/C GAS FURNACE LOCATED IN THE ATTIC. CONDENSER UNIT LOCATE… 2 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 Plumbing — 210 W VANCE ST ZEBULON 27597 We will be conducting a full demo of each structure on the property. I am provid… —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 1016 OLD ZEBULON RD WENDELL 27591 replace standard electric Hot Water Heater with hp Hot Water Heater replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-04 Pool/Spa — 910 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 4 beds residential —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 2517 E GARNER RD RALEIGH 27610 move 2 bed 2 bath onto property 2 beds —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 10704 DUNHILL TER RALEIGH 27615 change out 3.5 ton gas AC split in crawl serving d/s 3.5 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 9312 BROOKTON CT RALEIGH 27615 change out duct work. like for like. serves 1st floor. like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 14236 WYNDFIELD CIR RALEIGH 27615 Electric panel box upgrade. Service is staying the same, but we are taking out o… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 9805 WESSEX CT RALEIGH 27613 Change out heat pump and air handler in the Crawlspace. Services entire home. heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 520 PERRY CURTIS RD ZEBULON 27597 replace AHU / HP serving second floor, located in attic-like for like equipment like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 7453 KENNEBEC RD WILLOW SPRING 27592 Well Abandonment —
2026-08-04 Pool/Spa — 5908 CHARLEYCOTE DR RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Mic··· 🔒
Finish 2nd floor attic space, movie/playroom. including sink, toilet and shower —
2026-08-04 Plumbing — 4348 COLDWATER SPRINGS DR RALEIGH 27616 New System —
2026-08-04 General Construction — 11617 COACHMANS WAY RALEIGH 27614 Septic Permit to add 1 Bedroom to an Existing Residential Home - Expansion will … 1 beds —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 3305 COTTEN RD RALEIGH 27603 REPLACING 1ST FLOOR 3.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN THE CRAWL SPACE. 3.5 tons heat pump —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 605 WORTH HINTON RD Unit: E ZEBULON 27597 Like for like HVAC changeout. All electric split heat pump. Same size, type and … AC, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 601 SHADYWOOD LN RALEIGH 27603 Change out split heat pump located in attic. Installation of a mini split in a d… heat pump, mini-split replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 2609 WINTER STORM RD ZEBULON 27597 Install a whole home 26kw Generac generator. no trenching New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech — 7305 COSTA VERDE CT WAKE FOREST 27587 2nd fl attic change out 2 ton heat pump split 2 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
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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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