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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Permit data through 2026-08-11

6,397 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-04-10 Demolition $274,071 RALEIGH FLOODPLAIN / Single Family Home /** DEMO PERMIT 25-023228 COMPLETED 07/08/26**
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech COLLEGE CAPE FEAR ACADEMY SCHOOL EXPANSION
2026-04-09 General Construction Water system repipe/ replacement
2026-04-09 General Construction DAVID Tidal Wave Construction new_construction
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech RALEIGH Retaining Wall
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa MARKET Spark by Hilton of Wilmington permit to operate a seasonal pool.
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa JEAN RABIN Pool permit 2026
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech $6,617 PAGES CREEK REAPPLYING FOR EXPIRED PERMIT 19-028154/REVISION FROM PREVIOUS PERMIT: INSULATIO… new
2026-04-09 Plumbing FORK Stand Alone
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech $49,410 BRANDYWINE ADU after the fact (foundation) stick built sfh relocated to this property
2026-04-09 General Construction $75,873 The proposed site will be a 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Shop with a remote cooler a…
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa GRACE Andre Sides asked to cancel the pool inspection for tomorrow 5/15/2026 at Hampto…
2026-04-09 General Construction CAROLINA BEACH WAWA convenience store selling beer and wine for off premise consumption only.
2026-04-09 General Construction $946,178 BEACH **FLOODPLAIN** Residential new build new_construction
2026-04-08 General Construction $21,617 BAYTREE 14x14’ Covered deck addition.
2026-04-08 General Construction PENNY Stand Alone
2026-04-08 HVAC/Mech GRAY GABLES Inground swimming pool/ SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR POOL HOUSE
2026-04-08 General Construction $225,653 DOE 37 fawn valley
2026-04-08 Pool/Spa $838,535 BEACH FLOODPLAIN__New Residential Home build/POOL REQUIRES SEPERATE PERMIT
2026-04-08 Roofing $50,733 ROSE build on to existing house putting new addition on to make a master bedroom atta… new hvac_installation
2026-04-08 Pool/Spa $306,055 ROGERSVILLE UNIT A - 3-Car Garage with ADU/Man Cave above and dedicated storage space.
2026-04-08 General Construction $321,054 MYRTLE GROVE 22 fawn valley
2026-04-08 HVAC/Mech BALD EAGLE FLOODPLAIN_pier, floating dock, gazebo, finger pairs, boat lift, (Bulkhead to be…
2026-04-07 HVAC/Mech LONG LEAF ACRES Adding metal shed to the backyard
2026-04-07 General Construction $104,224 TENNESSEE Addition of a Master Suite on the rear of home and renovation of interior
2026-04-07 HVAC/Mech 17TH detached shed/single car garage
2026-04-07 General Construction $397,595 ECO Construct New Single Family Home residential new_construction
2026-04-07 HVAC/Mech $19,301 LT CONGLETON Building an enclosed 20'x16' porch attached to an existing residence.
2026-04-07 General Construction $99,261 39TH Addition of two rooms over the top of a cart port
2026-04-07 General Construction $600,088 WINDING MARSH FLOODPLAIN__Single Family 3 story 3755 square foot home 3,755 sf 3-story
2026-04-07 Pool/Spa MOONSHELL installation of an inground fiberglass pool, 12’-3” x 23’-11, with 311 sf of bru… 311 roof sf new new_roof
2026-04-07 Pool/Spa ROYAL PALM Install a 15' 2" x 39' 6" fiberglass inground pool with paver coping installed a…
2026-04-06 Demolition SAILFISH FLOODPLAIN - Demo (1) 21x35 structure. Asbestos has been inspected removed
2026-04-06 General Construction $92,864 KERR New attached garage addition with living area above garage. Bedrooms and bathroo…
2026-04-06 HVAC/Mech COASTAL DUNE Install Inground Swimming Pool new hvac_installation
2026-04-06 Pool/Spa FOURTH Outdoor Commercial Swimming Pool
2026-04-06 HVAC/Mech CAICOS POOL BROKERS USA WILL INSTALL (1) 15 x35 Fiberglass Pool new hvac_installation
2026-04-06 General Construction $218,484 LAKE single family duplex lot 8 residential
2026-04-06 General Construction $215,396 single family duplex lot 4 residential
2026-04-06 General Construction $218,484 LAKE single family duplex lot 7 residential
2026-04-06 Roofing $42,020 TOWLES LINKED 26-007014 TO BUILDING PERMIT Addition - Install a hip roof over an existi… new hvac_installation
2026-04-06 General Construction $215,396 single family duplex lot 3 residential
2026-04-06 General Construction $322,645 17TH Commercial building addition and partial remodel of existing office.
2026-04-06 Pool/Spa FORT FISHER Commercial Pool
2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech CAROLINA BEACH The correct address is 316 Carolina Beach Ave N , new ownership needing a transi… new hvac_installation
2026-04-03 General Construction $576,376 SEABREEZE Construct new 3-story single family residential home 3-story residential new_construction
2026-04-03 Demolition LAKE PARK FLOODPLAIN / Demo and dispose of 5 cottages and large community deck
2026-04-02 General Construction $153,524 PARTRIDGE Residential Building Remodel, Front Porch and Rear Screen Porch Additions
2026-04-02 Pool/Spa CHIMNEY FLOODPLAIN/Installation of in ground fiberglass swimming pool and spa, heater, o…
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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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PermitGrab currently tracks 6397 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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