Wake County Building Permits & Property Data

2,324 indexed permits · 1,344 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-09-21

PermitGrab tracks 2,324 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-09-21. 1,344 code violations in the same area, newest violation date 2026-09-18.

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2,324
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1,344
Code Violations
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Property Owners · count unavailable
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2026-09-23
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Permit data through 2026-09-21

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2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 928 JASMINE ST WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE GLEN CORR PH 4, Lot 233 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,903 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 420 EVERLONG LN ZEBULON Ponder PH 1B, Lot 74 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 1653 Sq … 1,653 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 300 ANVIL HORN PL WENDELL 27591 Wire and install EV charger located in the Garage New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 217 STONE RIVER DR WENDELL 27591 Change Out of a single 3-ton "Split" Heat Pump Like for like. No modifications o… 3 tons AC, heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 Demolition — 2500 DAVISTOWN RD WENDELL 27591 Demolition of a single family home built in 1914 that is already collapsing. —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 11208 TRESCOTT CT RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Jea··· 🔒
*** All Trades *** 1. New Garage Addition with a Pool Room at the second level 2… —
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 —
2026-09-17 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 — 2634 WAIT AVE WAKE FOREST 27587 installation of Generac 7260-22/21 kW Next Generation Air-Cooled Generac Standby… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 11512 BURBERRY DR RALEIGH 27614 WHOLE HOUSE RE-PIPE —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 5305 DEERGRASS CT RALEIGH 27613 Install new Trane 2-stage, 80%-80k BTU Gas Furnace and 2.5-ton, 14-seer AC syste… 2.5 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 Roofing — 4101 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL 27591 VACANT SERVICE GARAGE -NO TRADES - Demolish dilapidated structures on the proper… —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 5024 TROTTER DR RALEIGH 27603 Installation of whole house water treatment system. No electrical required. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 9524 WOODLIEF RD WAKE FOREST 27587 "Install 1.5 Ton Midea EVOX G3 Variable Speed Extreme Heat, Heat Pump Located in… 1.5 tons heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 8501 PASCOLO WAY ZEBULON 27597
Owner: Mig··· 🔒
LENNOX MANORS MINOR SUB, Lot 2 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawls… 4,219 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1404 ABBEYS GROVE TRL RALEIGH 27614 Replacement of two (2) split systems in the home: Main floor and the basement ar… AC, furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 369 N FALLSVIEW LN WAKE FOREST 27587 installation of Generac 7209 - 24/21 kw Air-Cooled Generac Standby Generator onl… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1080 INTERNATIONAL DR MORRISVILLE 27560 SP - RDU - E TRADE - BATCH PLANT & JOB TRAILERS - PUMP & HAUL FOR PORTA JON IN F… —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 3821 BILLY HOPKINS RD ZEBULON 27597
Owner: Sco··· 🔒
Change out (power) meter base replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 520 VISTA DEL LAGO LN WAKE FOREST 27587 2nd fl attic - hvac change out heat pump split like for like heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 7701 CULLINGTREE LN WAKE FOREST 27587 20KW Generator Installation with electrical change of service and new gas line New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 1820 UPLIFT AVE KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Par··· 🔒
SP - RALEIGH RESCUE MISSION - NO TRADES - STAGE - 2 8x16 tech risers; 1 12x24 st… commercial —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 5209 WINTER HOLLY CT RALEIGH 27606 Change out split heat pump serving 1st floor located in basement. heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 2512 BROOK CROSSING CIR RALEIGH 27606 R454B Split Heat Pump - Trane 5TWR5/5TEM6 - 2.5 Ton 15.2 SEER2 condenser is righ… 2.5 tons 15.2 SEER AC, heat pump —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1621 HASENTREE VILLA LN WAKE FOREST 27587 20KW Generator Installation with Electrical change of Service and a new Gas line… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1080 INTERNATIONAL DR MORRISVILLE 27560 SP - RDU - E TRADES - JOB TRAILERS - PUMP AND HAUL IN FILES - Balfour Beatty Con… —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 401 EMERYWOOD DR Unit: POOL RALEIGH 27615
Owner: STO··· 🔒
STONEBRIDGE POOL - E TRADE - Make connections to the like for like replacement p… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 7281 HUNT VALLEY TRL WENDELL 27591 replace damaged meter base/ service mast replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 8009 KEYLAND PL WAKE FOREST 27587 20KW Generator Installation with Electrical Change of Service and New gas line New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 201 DARTMOOR LN RALEIGH 27614 installing a 28kW generator and automatic transfer switch. NO TRENCHING INVOLVED… —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 2425 GRAYSON CREEK DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace like for like furnace and air conditioner, furnace is upflow in closet b… furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 8405 KEMPTON RD RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Hea··· 🔒
16'x35' CONCRETE POOL WITH ELECTRICAL AND GAS HOOK UPS. TO INCLUDE AN AUTOMATIC … 1,353 roof sf —
2026-09-17 Plumbing — 10005 AVOCADO CIR RALEIGH 27615
Owner: Phi··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Interior kitchen remodel to include removal and replacement of cabinet… —
2026-09-17 Electrical — 2509 RUNNER STONE WAY RALEIGH 27603 Redesign - EOP - Pressure Manifold System - Panel Block - New Deck —
2026-09-17 Fire Protection — 5128 ROLESVILLE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 SP - HO/FK THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - ALL TRADES - LEVEL 3 - INSTITUTIONAL 4 - VB… 10,025 sf commercial sprinkler —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 5224 TERRA COTTA DR RALEIGH 27613 Residential HVAC system change out. Replacing 2.5 ton split system that serves t… 2.5 tons furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 8732 CARRADALE CT WAKE FOREST 27587 replace 3 ton gas ac furnace in attic 2nd floor 3 tons AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 4321 STANSTED DR FUQUAY VARINA 27526
Owner: Tay··· 🔒
EXIST SFD:Move 2 outlets to side of bookshelf//Add recessed entertainment box wi… residential —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 6509 TEN TEN RD APEX 27539
Owner: Mar··· 🔒
A 100 amp T-Pole is needed for the well to be dug on this property 100A —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 9309 CREEDMOOR RD RALEIGH 27615 Well Abandonment —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 9305 CREEDMOOR RD RALEIGH 27615 Well Abandonment —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1004 STONE FURROW PL RALEIGH 27603 Upgrade 15 amp 240 v electrical outlet in garage for EV car charger 15A 240V EV charger —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 1404 TAWNY VIEW LN RALEIGH 27603
Owner: Den··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: FOUNDATION/CRAWLSPACE REPAIR INCLUDING SHIMMING AT EXIST PIER(S)/GIRD… residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 8708 THOMPSON MILL RD WAKE FOREST 27587 PERMIT FOR NEW DRILLED WELL FOR DRINKING WATER —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1166 COTTONSPRINGS DR WENDELL 27591 install 50 amp EV charging receptacle located in the garage. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 4937 TUCKAHOE TRCE WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Rho··· 🔒
TUCKAHOE - ALL TRADES - Convert part of A 1ST FLOOR family room into a full bath… —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 12420 CREEDMOOR RD 00000
Owner: HAU··· 🔒
New private drinking water well for a proposed single-family residence at 12420 … residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 2449 ROSSLARE MEWS LN WENDELL 27591 AOWE —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1616 COLSTON CRSG ZEBULON 27597 replace 2.5 ton heat pump air handler in crawl 1st floor 2.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
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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
861 46.3%
Residential - New One- and Two-Family Dwelling
463 24.9%
Residential Alteration
185 10.0%
Residential Accessory Building or Structure
77 4.1%
Commercial Trade Permit. Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration
54 2.9%
Residential Addition
53 2.9%
Permit for Residential Wastewater (Septic)
46 2.5%
Food Service Permit
44 2.4%
A2 - Hybrid Wastewater Permit (Septic)
39 2.1%
Commercial Alteration
37 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 2324+ Wake County building permits — newest permit date: 2026-09-22 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 2,324 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 2026-09-21. Newest permit date: 2026-09-22. 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 2,324 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

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PermitGrab currently tracks 2324 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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