Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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6,397 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,929
Total permit value (90d) $1,158,834,392
Newest permit 2026-08-11

PermitGrab tracks 6,397 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-11. Source date shown on page.

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2026-08-09
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Updated recently · 2026-08-11
Wilmington had 1292 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 633 general construction, 235 hvac and 173 electrical. The average project value is $696,595.

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6,397 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-04-21 Electrical HEARTHSIDE Replace (2) 20-amp double-pole GFCI breakers for new pool pumps. Terminate and t… replacement
2026-04-21 Structural $24,815 FAYETTEVILLE Build a covered 4 seasons room on an existing concrete slab, extending the exist…
2026-04-21 General Construction SIR TYLER Stand Alone
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech PARHAM EQUIPMENT CHANGE-OUT ONLY. INSTALLING 3-TON 10 KW SPLIT SYSTEM. CUSTOMER USING T… 3 tons replacement hvac_changeout
2026-04-21 Pool/Spa $5,528,806 New 4-story senior apartment building of V-A construction - wood frame and wood … 55,968 sf 4-story new_construction
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech BEACH New Residential Swimming Pool new hvac_installation
2026-04-21 Pool/Spa LUMINA Indoor pool
2026-04-21 Pool/Spa LUMINA SPA
2026-04-21 Pool/Spa COUNTRY CLUB Instructional Pool Shark Tank
2026-04-21 Demolition OCEAN Full structure demolition of the mobile home, deck and shed.
2026-04-20 HVAC/Mech WILSHIRE Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/3 KW Heat Kit. 2 tons 3 kW heat kit like for like replacement hvac_changeout
2026-04-20 General Construction $344,097 ORVILLE WRIGHT Addition of metal building to existing metal building.
2026-04-20 Pool/Spa CAISSON Build new 647sf ground level deck around in ground pool. Deck surface to be perm… 647 roof sf new new_roof
2026-04-20 General Construction $242,417 MAJESTY SFR, Lot # 368 residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $881,019 CAPE FEAR FLOODPLAIN / MISCELLANEOUS INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ADD COFFEE BAR & DELI TO EXIS…
2026-04-20 Roofing $46,322 QUILON Demo existing screen porch/house bumpouts and build enclosed sunroom with new wa…
2026-04-20 General Construction $183,523 MAJESTY SFR, Lot #367 residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "C" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "H" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 Demolition $101,908 VIRGINIA NO PLANS / FLOODPLAIN / Demolition and replacement of existing deck boards, floo…
2026-04-20 HVAC/Mech $176,035 MASONBORO LOOP Commercial upfit. Interior demo, interior metal studs, insulation, drywall, epox…
2026-04-20 Pool/Spa LUMINA Outdoor Pool permit for commercial pool use
2026-04-20 General Construction $589,721 CANAL FLOODPLAIN- Building Permit for 4293 H Sqft Single family residence on 505 canal… residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $183,523 MAJESTY SFR, Lot # 365 residential
2026-04-20 Signage 17TH Taco Bell brand re-imaging. Removing existing signage and installing new signage…
2026-04-20 HVAC/Mech $33,087 CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN/ Relace decking boards and stairs
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "D" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "F" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 Signage KERR Install new wall sign with External light bar that shines down onto sign face. I…
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "E" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 Signage US HWY 421 non-illuminated wall sign (BFPE)
2026-04-20 General Construction $214,845 MAJESTY SFR, Lot # 363 residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $183,523 MAJESTY SFR, Lot # 366 residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $183,523 SFR, Lot #364 residential
2026-04-20 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "G" - Metropoli Townhomes, 1 PERMIT FOR EACH OF THE Eight (8)… 1,100 sf new_construction
2026-04-20 General Construction SANDERS Stand Alone
2026-04-19 Pool/Spa NATHAN Re-application for hotel swimming pool.
2026-04-19 General Construction 3RD moving to modern ink from invoke
2026-04-19 General Construction 5TH Stand Alone
2026-04-18 Pool/Spa KOLBE Year Around Pool
2026-04-17 General Construction $436,808 SIDBURY clubhouse construction new_construction
2026-04-17 Pool/Spa $22,058 TAMARISK Add bathroom to 1st floor garage space. Exterior walls and ceiling already finis…
2026-04-17 HVAC/Mech $2,540 3RD Currently there is a single tenant occupying the 4th floor. These plans reflect …
2026-04-17 Electrical CONTROL TOWER Install wall sign to building and hooking up to existing electrical new
2026-04-17 Roofing $51,175 BORDEN SUNROOM ADDITION - Demo/removal of overhang, gutter, shingles. Use existing foun… new hvac_installation
2026-04-17 General Construction $79,409 PINE Construction of a new 624 heated sq ft brick accessory dwelling unit(ADU) consis… residential new_construction
2026-04-17 Pool/Spa SHIPWATCH Caribbean Pools & Spa Install 16'x35' Free Form Shotcrete Swimming Pool with 9' …
2026-04-17 Plumbing CAPTAINS Need to apply for a repair permit for septic field
2026-04-17 General Construction $74,115 HAWTHORNE Build Garage/ADU in rear of 1309 Hawthorne Road
2026-04-17 General Construction $459,160 WRIGHTSVILLE Upfit existing building for new golf simulator club
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About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6397+ Wilmington building permits — source date shown on page from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The currently verified 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 this week?

PermitGrab indexes 6,397 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 2026-08-11. Newest source record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,292 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

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