Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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7,946 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,110
Total permit value (90d) $1,013,919,103
Newest permit 2026-10-02

PermitGrab tracks 7,946 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-10-02.

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Wilmington building permit activity

1,378 building permits were published by this source for Wilmington in the last 30 days — down 3.8% from the prior 30 days, with $381,933,860 in declared project value across the 382 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,110 permits worth $1,013,919,103.

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 28412 — 695 permits
  • 28405 — 652 permits
  • 28409 — 650 permits
  • 28411 — 634 permits
  • 28403 — 632 permits
Biggest project in the last 30 days
$30,395,105 · NHC Commercial Electrical · CAPE FEAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
7,946
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2026-10-04
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Updated recently · 2026-10-02
Wilmington had 1378 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 745 general construction, 81 electrical and 75 plumbing. The average project value is $1,335,029.

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Permit data through 2026-10-02

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2026-10-02 General Construction — 1417 42ND ST WILMINGTON NC 28403 Tie-in with existing distribution gas main and install an 1.25" PE gas service w… —
2026-10-02 Plumbing — 6230 RICHARD BRADLEY DR WILMINGTON NC 28409 water and sewer utility connections line work —
2026-10-02 Landscaping & Exterior — 5109 PINE ST Unit: A WILMINGTON NC 28403 Construct a 10-foot-wide by 30-foot-long concrete driveway entrance connecting t… —
2026-10-02 Landscaping & Exterior — 828 ROYAL BONNET DR WILMINGTON NC 28405 Tie-in with existing distribution gas main and install a 3/4" PE gas service lin… —
2026-10-02 Demolition — 1937 HAWTHORNE RD WILMINGTON NC 28403 Demolishment and reconstruction of Driveway from Hawthorne Rd to main structure … —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 706 PINE VALLEY DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 Tie-in with existing distribution gas main and install a 3/4" PE gas service lin… —
2026-10-02 Other — 6752 PARKER FARM DR Unit: 1B WILMINGTON NC 28405 Chiropractor and Sports Rehab use —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 201 BUCCANEER RD WILMINGTON NC 28409 Tie-in with existing gas distribution main and install a 3/4" PE gas service lin… —
2026-10-02 New Construction — 2888 WORTH DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 19-unit townhome development with paved access & parking 19 units —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 627 CAICOS CT WILMINGTON NC 28405 Tie-in with existing PE distribution gas main & install a 3/4" PE gas service wi… —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 3941 MARKET ST WILMINGTON NC 28403 Placing 2594' buried fiber via standard dry bore method @ 48" min depth, 185' bu… —
2026-10-02 Landscaping & Exterior — 146 CENTRAL BLVD WILMINGTON NC 28401 Tie-in with existing gas distribution main and install a 3/4" PE gas service lin… —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 620 S 3RD ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Exploratory digging at CFPUA meter boxes for 146 addresses on DOT streets in COW… —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 710 N 11TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 CFPUA Lead Gooseneck Project: Investigate galvanized sub-main connections at var… —
2026-10-02 General Construction — 13 BEDFORD FOREST DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 Tie-in with existing distribution gas main and install a 3/4" PE gas service lin… —
2026-10-01 HVAC $380,952 23RD (1) 5T SPLIT HP w/ 15kw & NEW DUCTING AND EXHAUST PER APPROVED PLANS New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Install eye wash station commercial —
2026-10-01 Demolition $10,588 — DEMO EXISTING 2ND STORY DECK AND REBUILD Livengood Renovations
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Installation of a 57-gallon tank with piping to the house stub. residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip. commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction — 3801 ARDLEY CT WILMINGTON NC 28409 Cut curb and street to install a 1” tap to the water main. —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — REPLACE 2.0 TON 14.3 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCAT… residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — 71 CAVALIER DR WILMINGTON NC 28405 Exiting DOT R/W and entering City of Wilmington R/W Vero proposes to place 141' … —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — change out gas pack unit like for like residential —
2026-10-01 Interior Renovation $551,455 — upfit of a restaurant Eggs Up Grill TIMELESS PROPERTIES INC
2026-10-01 General Construction — — 2" Fireline. 2" water meter setter, 2" tap, and 2" backflow preventer commercial —
2026-10-01 Solar $53,848 — Installation of roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 and installation of… battery solar Battery storage NC SOLAR NOW INC (GC)
2026-10-01 Electrical $1,013,880 — *SHELL BUILD, 7 SEPARATE SPACES/UNITS, CC ONLY, UPFITS REQUIRED TO OCCUPY*New co… TIMELESS PROPERTIES INC
2026-10-01 Interior Renovation $35,844 — NO PLANS//Kitchen Remodel REEVES CUSTOM HOMES, LLC ((GC) LIC # 70856)
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Replace two 60KVA UPS units commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction — 196 SAINT MARK CT WILMINGTON NC 28409 16" gum tree removal during water main replacement project with CFPUA. CFPUA is … —
2026-10-01 Solar $11,844 — 6.58kW residential solar system to be installed on roof 6.58 kW solar Solar PV COMPLETE SOLAR, INC. (GC)
2026-10-01 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Adding a battery to an existing rooftop PV system residential —
2026-10-01 Electrical $28,896 — add 262 sf addition —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — REPLACE 1.5 TON 14.3 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCAT… commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — 100a underground meter/panel commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Hook Up Pool Pump commercial —
2026-10-01 Demolition — — demo burned structure and remove debris —
2026-10-01 Interior Renovation $21,176 — New 12x16 Deck with Steps and Railings Wilmington Fence and Deck
2026-10-01 Windows & Doors $222,117 — Tenant renovation from vacant dance studio to Fire and Ice Luxury Pawn store. In… Harper Jackson & Co.
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Daikin, DAIKIN FIT Heat Pump, 2 Ton, Heat Pump. 5 kW heat kit. Variable Speed, I… commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — HOMEOWNER / This project installs a Reliance Controls 510C Pro/Tran 2 manual tra… residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from generator to gas … residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator with 200 amp ATS residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Beach Town Heating and Air, LLC // 2 ton 5 kW heat pump and air handler, like fo… residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Replace all accessible HVAC ductwork with new R8-insulated trunk ducts and flex … residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Replace 2.5-Ton split heat pump residential —
2026-10-01 HVAC $3,434,561 — installing two 4 ton hp with 7.5 kw of heat and all duct work/ Construction of a… 4 tons New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 HVAC $111,905 17TH Expand existing x-ray room. No change of use. —
2026-10-01 General Construction — — Converting a 220v range outlet to a 20amp AFCI/GFCI protected 120v outlet. residential —
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Permit Types in Wilmington
Construction Activity in Wilmington

New building permits in Wilmington, 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 names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 7946+ Wilmington building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-02 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 Wilmington permit data

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Who appears in Wilmington permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 7,946 building permits in Wilmington. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Wilmington permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wilmington is dated 2026-10-02. Newest permit date: 2026-10-02. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Wilmington permit records?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,378 new building permits. 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 Wilmington building permits

Search recent Wilmington, NC building permits by address, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Wilmington 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 Wilmington Permit Pulse.

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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wilmington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 7946 building permits in Wilmington, 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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