Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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7,946 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-10-02

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

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Permit data through 2026-10-02

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2026-09-22 Fire Protection — — 45x83 45x63 20x20 —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — well abandonment and new well for residential dwelling. residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Install 26kW generator with automatic transfer switch. 200A meter and… residential —
2026-09-22 Electrical $49,410 — Add new subpanel for porch (for future hot tub) SHANNON A APPLER
2026-09-22 General Construction — — set lp tank and hp line from tank to house ( above ground tank ) residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Changeout 3.5 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 10 kw heat strips residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replacement of heat pump split system residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — disconnect/reconnect Install 5ton side discharge s/s HP, multi-position AH, 10kw… residential —
2026-09-22 Addition — — Make an addition to my house on back. 10x13 to use as storage and pantry. 2 entr… —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — THE CAT'S EYE commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator with 400 amp ATS residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — 19 S 10TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Floodplain Verification Letter —
2026-09-22 Interior Renovation $20,000 — Replace decking boards, and handrails on existing deck SEA LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-22 General Construction — — change-out (one) 2 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 5kw residential —
2026-09-22 Plumbing $132,348 — residential addition to small ranch house to accommodate two growing teenage boy… —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Changeout 3.0 rooftop package system with 10 kw heat strip to modified ductwork commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replacement of 2 Ton split heat pump system residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — panel swap residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Wire motor for elevator. residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replacing 3.5 ton split system. And upgrading zone controls. Running new line se… residential —
2026-09-22 New Construction $98,930 — Engineered addition to existing manufactured home - Addition and porch expansion… 897 sf residential —
2026-09-22 Electrical $15,000 — Electrical for addition/ enlarging existing space. STONE MONTGOMERY CONSTRUCTION CO
2026-09-22 Fire Protection — — 59x119 —
2026-09-22 Landscaping & Exterior — 511 GRACE ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Construction of an in ground pool —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — change-out (one) 2.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 8kw residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — 500 PINE VALLEY DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 40x50 —
2026-09-22 General Construction — 712 RED CROSS ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Restoring home completely top to bottom taking it from a 668 sf home, adding sid… 668 sf —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Run 2 circuits and 1 quad outlet to provide power for 2 refridgerators. commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — adding circuit for a tankless water heater residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Changeout 2.5 ton gas package system residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Like for like unit change out commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — split heat pump change out with electrical re connect commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Replace main Breaker in main panel residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Changeout back of house crawlspace 2.5 ton split system heat pump with 10 kw hea… residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Installing a new direct vent zero clearance Valor H6 gas fireplace unit reusing … residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replace failed backflow assembly device serial #W004386, with new Wilkins 375XLR… commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — add a 60amp circuit from main panel in the garage for a sub panel in the shed residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 2.5 Ton SHP w/5KW commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Milam Plumbing: replumbing house residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Obrien/Meade to change out 1.5 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 5 kw btu heater. commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replace 3-Ton split heat pump residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Install mini split in garage. 1 ton 12k BTU residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from generator to gas … residential —
2026-09-22 HVAC $352,046 — **FLOODPLAIN** Full remodel on entire house including all new bathrooms and full… New installation HVAC installation LEWIS COASTAL HOMES AND RENOVATIONS LLC
2026-09-22 General Construction — — change out like for like installing a new 1.5-ton s/s HP, AHU & 3kw heater residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction $252,360 — UPDATE: NO TRADES (elec, mech, plbg) - RESIDENTIAL Storage Barn/ **This permit a… 6,000 sf commercial McCormick Ventures LLC
2026-09-22 General Construction $274,071 — install 1 box drain, 1 dehumidifier, 2485 sq ft craw seal 2,485 sf residential GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-09-22 Interior Renovation $42,241 — NO PLANS//Kitchen: replace all kitchen cabinets in same configuration, add dishw… OF THE ESSENCE DESIGNS LLC (GC) (Lic # 87231)
2026-09-22 HVAC — — FLOODPLAIN_CFG: Gas Piping for Pool Heater. FLOODPLAIN/ New Residential Swimming… residential New installation New construction —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Like for Like change out, 2.5 Ton Split HP w/ 7.5kw 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

Filter the current records by trade, date, address, or project value to research construction activity. The most useful workflow in this market is verifying the project signal first, then using the property data that is actually available for that address.

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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?

Wilmington permit activity covers 7,946 indexed 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington Building Permits

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.

How fresh is the Wilmington permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Wilmington?

Contractors can research Wilmington activity by filtering current permits by trade, location, and project type. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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