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
Indexed Permits
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 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 —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 7513 RILEY HILL RD ZEBULON 27597 New doublewide vacant lot 32x76 —
2026-09-17 Plumbing — 2021 FOXBROOK DR RALEIGH 27603 NEW SRF with Septic per AOWE permit/design. —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 12709 POWELL RD WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Den··· 🔒
PERMIT CREATED IN ERROR —
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 — 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 HVAC/Mech — 7237 PECAN TREE ST WILLOW SPRING 27592 Replace like for like 4 ton split heat pump and coil. Whole home 4 tons heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 1009 STRADSHIRE DR RALEIGH 27614 Install new Trane 2-stage, variable speed, 97%-100k BTU Gas Furnace and 4-ton, 1… 4 tons AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-17 HVAC/Mech — 10754 STAGHOUND TRL ZEBULON 27597 Bury 250gal tank and run line to stubout —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 807 BRIGHT NOVA WAY WENDELL 27591 Harpers Glen PH 1B, Lot 409 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1671 Sq Ft Condit… 1,671 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-17 Solar — 4602 STONY FALLS WAY KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Wil··· 🔒
Installation of roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 and installation of… battery solar Battery storage —
2026-09-17 Pool/Spa — 2725 CARDINALS PERCH LN WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS PH 10-C, Lot 2444 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspac… 2,211 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-17 Roofing — 4101 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL 27591 VACANT SERVICE GARAGE -NO TRADES - Demolish dilapidated structures on the proper… —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 5809 JILL MARIE CT WENDELL 27591 AOWE —
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 — 11512 BURBERRY DR RALEIGH 27614 WHOLE HOUSE RE-PIPE —
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 HVAC/Mech — 4917 TIMBER OAKS DR RALEIGH 27606 Repipe home from polybutylene to pex pipe —
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 — 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 General Construction — 920 N MAIN ST FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Well Abandonment —
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 HVAC/Mech — 4721 MIAL PLANTATION RD RALEIGH 27610 Replacing water line from meter to under home. —
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 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 — 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 Pool/Spa — 904 JASMINE ST WENDELL 27591 HOLLYBROOK THE GLEN CORR PH 4, Lot 215 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,903 sf 2-story 4 beds 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 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 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 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 Plumbing — 7901 INDEPENDENT CT GARNER 27529 New septic system for new residential construction build. 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
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

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 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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