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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Permit data through 2026-09-21

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2026-09-15 Signage — 1100 WENDELL FALLS PKWY WENDELL 27591 Porters Landing - E TRADES - New Entry Monument Sign for Porters Landing Subdivi… commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — 7524 MITCHELL MILL RD ZEBULON 27597 ****SCOPE OF WORK***DETACHED GARAGE W/ "LEAN TO" CARPORT AT EA SIDE -BEGUN BEFOR… residential —
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech — 550 GREEN WILLOW CIR WENDELL 27591 REPLACING 1 ST FLOOR 1.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP LOCATED IN CRAWL SPACE 1.5 tons heat pump —
2026-09-15 Fire Protection — 123 MIDDLE CREEK PARK AVE APEX 27539 WCPSS Project – Middle Creek HS Mobile Unit – Fire alarm removal from existing t… fire alarm —
2026-09-15 Fire Protection — 8921 PIPPIN RD ZEBULON 27597 WCPSS Project – Wakelon Elementary – New fire alarm system in modular units bein… fire alarm —
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech — 110 NEW FAISON LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 REPLACE HEAT PUMP PACKAGE UNIT OUTSIDE. heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-15 Pool/Spa — 4244 WEAVERS POND DR ZEBULON WEAVER POINTE, Lot 86 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3264 Sq Ft Co… 3,264 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-15 HVAC/Mech — 1117 BENTHAM DR RALEIGH 27614 change out 2.5 ton gas AC split in crawl serving d/s and 4 ton gas AC split in u… 2.5 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-15 Fire Protection — 2300 LOWDEN ST RALEIGH 27608 Adding CO detector for new boiler(JW JOYNER ES) fire alarm —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 1025 RECA RD GARNER 27529 Install a liner in the well. —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 637 COMPASS POINTE DR WENDELL 27591 PORTERS LANDING, Lot 10 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1618 Sq Ft … 1,618 sf 1-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 541 MISTY WILLOW WAY ROLESVILLE 27571
Owner: Dav··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW OPEN WOOD DECK ~11-4X9-8 5/4 LANDING, STAIRS***NO TRADES*** residential —
2026-09-14 Plumbing — 2137 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Single Family Septic Permit —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 3707 MARSH CREEK RD RALEIGH 27604
Owner: WCP··· 🔒
SP - WILBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - E TRADES - DOOR HARDWARE IMPROVEMENTS - NEW SEC… —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 7624 LAKE MYRA RD Unit: BARN WENDELL 27591 Meter damaged by storm —
2026-09-14 Demolition — 4600 WEST LAKE RD APEX 27539 SP - West Lake Middle School - Demolition of 10 mobile school trailers at West L… —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 1921 HALLERTAU CT WENDELL 27591 Tie into the existing 1/2” 2 PSI natural gas line in the crawl space and install… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 489 EVERLONG LN WENDELL We will be installing a backflow preventer, and irrigation at this model lot. Ou… —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 101 DORIAN BAY CT WENDELL 27591 Cayden Cove PH 3, Lot 222 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3072 Sq F… 3,072 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 245 POPPY POINT DR WENDELL 27591 2 car detached garage***B/E***GARAGE ONLY HOUSE IS-RBPR-179149-2026*** residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 245 POPPY POINT DR WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS PH 10A, Lot 3009 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace… 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2648 CARDINALS PERCH LN WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS PH 10-C, Lot 2403 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspac… 2,298 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 108 DORIAN BAY CT WENDELL 27591 Cayden Cove PH 3, Lot 210 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2132 Sq F… 2,132 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Signage — 725 S MAIN ST ROLESVILLE 27571 Wallbrook - BUILDING 5 - "Chipotle" - E TRADES - To install 1 ground sign and co… 2,350 sf commercial —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 701 OMEGA DR WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 177 - 1 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1901… 1,901 sf 1-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 608 TRADITION FARM PL WENDELL 27591 Belle Grove PH 1, Lot 63 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2057 Sq Ft… 2,057 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 613 TRADITION FARM PL WENDELL 27591 Belle Grove PH 1, Lot 77 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1749 Sq Ft… 1,749 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 609 TRADITION FARM PL WENDELL 27591 Belle Grove PH 1, Lot 76 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2368 Sq Ft… 2,368 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 721 OMEGA DR WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 172 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2511… 2,511 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 612 TRADITION FARM PL WENDELL 27591 Belle Grove PH 1, Lot 62 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2174 Sq Ft… 2,174 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 709 COMPASS POINTE DR WENDELL 27591 PORTERS LANDING, Lot 14 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2175 Sq Ft … 2,175 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 633 COMPASS POINTE DR WENDELL 27591 PORTERS LANDING, Lot 9 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2511 Sq Ft C… 2,511 sf 2-story 5 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 705 COMPASS POINTE DR WENDELL 27591 PORTERS LANDING, Lot 13 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2824 Sq Ft … 2,824 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 704 OMEGA DR WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 178 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2824… 2,824 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 1937 EAGLE MANOR DR WENDELL 27591 Wendell Ridge PH 2, Lot 38 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2340 Sq … 2,340 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 1941 EAGLE MANOR DR WENDELL 27591 Wendell Ridge PH 2, Lot 37 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2503 Sq … 2,503 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 2804 NC 42 HWY WILLOW SPRING NC 275927817 The land where the wells need to be abandoned are right beside the location that… —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 8112 LAWDRAKER RD APEX 27539
Owner: Bar··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: Additions front & rear to expand 2 bedrooms, add master suite***B/E/M… —
2026-09-14 Plumbing — 6229 CASS HOLT RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540
Owner: Pal··· 🔒
Finish existing 2nd floor rec room and bathroom. Electrical rough in and plumbin… residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2116 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Lowery Estates, Lot 5 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 4250 Sq… 4,250 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 5080 STONEWOOD PINES DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 install car charger New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 3817 SPARROW POND LN RALEIGH 27606 Replacement of (1) 4 ton split heat pump, work being performed in the crawl spac… 4 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 7209 TREVORWOOD DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. LOCATED IN CRAWL SPACE. heat pump —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 1604 THAMELINK CT WAKE FOREST 27587 Install of a 2.5 Ton Heat Pump Located within the crawl. Serves whole home 2.5 tons heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-14 Fire Protection — 330 S SALISBURY ST RALEIGH 27601 BFPE is providing additional monitor modules for new dry sprinkler risers.(WAKE … fire alarm, sprinkler —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 7119 HECTOR CT WENDELL 27591 Replacement of standard electric water heater with Heat pump water heater heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 5100 SWISSWOOD DR RALEIGH 27613 replace dual fuel split system 1st floor. first floor heat pump outside. furnace… furnace, heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 1696 SUN STAR DR RALEIGH 27610 replace heat pump HVAC system located in attic serving second story. reconnect t… heat pump like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 640 TWIN STAR LN KNIGHTDALE 27545
Owner: Mic··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: EXTEND EXIST 12X12 DECK TO 12X24 AND ADD ENGINEERED SCREEN PORCH ATOP… —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 4028 DUTCH HARBOR CT RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Gra··· 🔒
Finish the attic space to create an office, bathroom, and storage space —
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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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