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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2026-09-14 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 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 — 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 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 — 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 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 — 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 HVAC/Mech — 489 EVERLONG LN WENDELL We will be installing a backflow preventer, and irrigation at this model lot. Ou… —
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 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 — 7624 LAKE MYRA RD Unit: BARN WENDELL 27591 Meter damaged by storm —
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 General Construction — 0 FORESTVILLE RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Pearce Farms- Drilling and blasting rock for site development. —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 2804 NC 42 HWY WILLOW SPRING 27592 Abandon a 30" X 20' deep well —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2168 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 43 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1925 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,925 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2166 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 44 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1699 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2160 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 47 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1699 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2158 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 48 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1925 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,925 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 5900 TAYLOR RD WENDELL 27591 New Five Guys restaurant tenant upfit to an existing shell space at Treelight Sq… —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 6833 DWIGHT ROWLAND RD WILLOW SPRING 27592
Owner: Eve··· 🔒
Gravity-fed septic field for 75-seat new church. Usage anticipates maximum occup… commercial —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 12420 BAYLEAF CHURCH RD RALEIGH 27614 Replace double check backflow preventer with new 1in RPZ and new shutoff with pi… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 2001 VIRGINIA DARE PL RALEIGH 27610 Install a 60A Hardwired EV Charger on the exterior wall. Replace the existing 20… replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 11408 CLAYBANK PL RALEIGH 27613 LEESVILLE DOWNS, Lot 27 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 2448 … 2,448 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 7201 SING ALONG CT RALEIGH 27613 Add one new electrical receptacle at the kitchen island and install two new ligh… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 5509 HAVENHURST CT RALEIGH 27603 Replacement of (1) 3 ton split heat pump, work being performed in the attic and … 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 12100 WARWICKSHIRE WAY RALEIGH 27613 Replace 200 AMP main electrical panel in garage. replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 12721 SOFTBREEZE LN WAKE FOREST 27587 Level 2 EV Charger installation on the outer portion of the home. New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 2524 SAFARI DR GARNER 27529 installing a 3.5Ton 14.3 SEER2 Goodman Heat Pump System serving 1st floor locate… 3.5 tons 14.3 SEER heat pump —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2162 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 46 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1699 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Windows/Doors — 6117 OXFORDSHIRE CT RALEIGH 27606
Owner: Pet··· 🔒
HEATHERSTONE - ALL TRADES - 2 BATH RENOVATION : 1ST FLOOR MASTER BED/BATH - REMO… —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 717 OMEGA DR WENDELL 27591 ANDERSON FARMS PH 4-7, Lot 173 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 2175… 2,175 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 8025 DEBENHAM DR WAKE FOREST 27587 HVAC change out. Unit is serving the 2nd floor and located in the attic. replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 127 E JUDD ST ZEBULON 27597 REPLACING WHOLEHOUSE 2 TON HEAT PUMP PACK LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF HOUSE 2 tons heat pump —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 2404 MT VERNON CHURCH RD RALEIGH 27614 . shower replacement (same location) replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 1025 RECA RD GARNER 27529 Install a liner in the well. —
2026-09-14 General Construction — 10605 HANARRY CT RALEIGH 27614
Owner: Rob··· 🔒
EXIST SFD: NEW MASTER SUITE ADDTION INCLUDING BED,BATH,CLOSET***B/E/M/P*** —
2026-09-14 Demolition — 9309 CREEDMOOR RD RALEIGH 27615 Demolition to house —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 1713 ROCKY FALLS CT RALEIGH 27610 We propose installing a dedicated 60-amp circuit and hardwired EV charger. —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 317 ROTARY DR ZEBULON 27597 GANNON LOT, Lot 2 - 3 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1692 Sq Ft Conditioned Spac… 1,692 sf 3-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 9416 KOUPELA DR RALEIGH 27615 change out 4 ton AC & coil only in basement serving basement and d/s 4 tons AC replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 817 LUNAR LIGHT DR WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS FLEX, Lot 2823 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, … 2,658 sf 2-story 4 beds residential —
2026-09-14 Plumbing — 962 MARSHBURN RD WENDELL 27591 Install a new septic system (the old one was abandoned and a new one is needed, … —
2026-09-14 HVAC/Mech — 1705 RAVEN FALLS DR WENDELL 27591 INSTALLING TANKLESS WATER HEATER IN THE ATTIC —
2026-09-14 Pool/Spa — 2164 EMMA DAISY DR WENDELL 27591 Sadie Oaks PH 1, Lot 45 - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1699 Sq Ft Conditione… 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential —
2026-09-11 General Construction — 5805 COFFEY ST RALEIGH 27604 EXIST SFD:***OWNER B/E/M-OWNER REQUIRED AT ALL INSPECTIONS**** CONVERT EXIST CAR… residential —
2026-09-11 Pool/Spa — 7965 WEXFORD WATERS LN WAKE FOREST 27587
Owner: Jar··· 🔒
16x40 inground pool, 8x10 spa, garden wall with no drains, gas heater-Existing f… —
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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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