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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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 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 — — Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from generator to gas … residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Install mini split in garage. 1 ton 12k BTU residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Replace 3-Ton split heat pump 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 — — Milam Plumbing: replumbing house residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 2.5 Ton SHP w/5KW commercial ×2 —
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 — — Replace failed backflow assembly device serial #W004386, with new Wilkins 375XLR… commercial —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Installing a new direct vent zero clearance Valor H6 gas fireplace unit reusing … residential —
2026-09-22 General Construction — — Changeout back of house crawlspace 2.5 ton split system heat pump with 10 kw hea… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Install new HVAC/Heating in addition, includes new ductwork for second floor . I… residential —
2026-09-21 Electrical $151,805 — New Electrical Installation: Per Electrical Plans: Replace 2 Electrical Panels o… 175A replacement NANAK DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Installation of new dedicated 20 amp arc fault protected electrical circuit serv… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Natural gas direct vent fireplace insert in masonry chimney residential —
2026-09-21 Plumbing $2,574,815 4TH Full renovation of existing space including new commercial kitchen area. commercial New installation New construction Thomas Construction Group, LLC
2026-09-21 Landscaping & Exterior — 4810 COLLEGIATE DR WILMINGTON NC 28403 Install a 20-ft-wide driveway concrete apron with a 15-inch RCP underneath. —
2026-09-21 Other — 600 S 17TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 This application is for a fundraising event for Art Soup, a non-profit organizat… ×2 —
2026-09-21 Other — 145 S COLLEGE RD Unit: 106 WILMINGTON NC 28403 Holiday Market for personal business and art vendors. Saturday December 5th from… —
2026-09-21 Other — 4827 RANDALL PKWY WILMINGTON NC 28403 existing childcare center —
2026-09-21 Electrical $309,841 US HWY 421 First time interior upfit of shell building at Wilmington Trade Center Building … McKinley Building Corporation
2026-09-21 Electrical $408,514 — Remove and replace all appliances Remove and replace all cabinets and countertop… replacement CRANE BUILDING COMPANY INC
2026-09-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Fulford Heating and Cooling - install 9K BTU for Sunroom residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — disconnect/reconnect Install 12Seer 3.5ton HP, Multi position AH, 10kw heaters. residential —
2026-09-21 Interior Renovation $33,087 — FLOODPLAIN/NO PLANS/Replace guest bathroom replace tile flooring,vanity,plumbing… KIRK PIGFORD HOMES LLC
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Install 120/240V 60A electrical service to power an existing entrance light fixt… commercial —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Inspection/Zoning Compliance form inspection commercial —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Meade to add circuit for DEHU in the crawlspace. residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Change out 2.5-ton heat pump system for home. AHU/closet/8kw/45amps, condenser o… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Replacing split system and duct. Sealing existing boots residential —
2026-09-21 Solar — — Ev installation —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 2 ton split system, 10 KW's, 24,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — 31ST REPLACE 2 TON 13.0 SEER PACKAGE SYSTEM - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — 16TH 4 ton ductwork replacement residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — small circuit extensions, less than 15ft, to add additional lighting in the kitc… residential —
2026-09-21 Plumbing — 3703 ANTELOPE TRAIL DR WILMINGTON NC 28409 Repair sewer service line work —
2026-09-21 Plumbing — 705 GEORGE ANDERSON DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 The developer is requesting a water service tap and a fire line tap on the CFPUA… line work —
2026-09-21 Electrical $731,434 — Renovation and upfit for owner. LEEWARD CONSTRUCTION, LLC (GC) (LIC # 105510)
2026-09-21 General Construction — 16TH HVAC Equipment changeout, reconnect at the disconnect. 4 ton with 100,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Install underground electric conduit/s(2) & wiring to support new fire line serv… commercial —
2026-09-21 Other — 4512 OLEANDER DR Unit: 700 WILMINGTON NC 28403 This location is currently set up strictly for retail as the previous US Fitness… —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from gener… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction $279,254 — NO PLANS_Install new roofing, windows & stucco. Replace living room cans. Replac… 2,532 sf residential CORE CAROLINAS LLC
2026-09-21 Other — 126 N CARDINAL EXTENSION DR Unit: 105 WILMINGTON NC 28405 My business is renting this commercial space. Change of use from office/storage … —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Replace outdoor 100A Meter and Disconnect with 200A Meter and Disconnect with ne… residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — Replaced truck line 6 flex run outs residential —
2026-09-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Installing whole home generator 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
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Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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Wilmington renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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