Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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6,973 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-08-20

PermitGrab tracks 6,973 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-20. Source date shown on page.

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2026-08-09
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2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech MYRTLE Install 5 Ton Gas Package Unit 100,000BTU's 5 tons 100,000 BTU New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 Plumbing DARLEY Stand Alone
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech $4,837 RANDALL Dumpster Enclosure
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech DENISE Install Bulkhead New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 General Construction $435,204 ASHBROOK Renovate interior of home. No expansion of footprint
2026-04-28 Pool/Spa STONES THROW Construct an inground heated gunite pool, approximately 15'x30'. Pool deck and p…
2026-04-28 General Construction $401,014 WINDING CREEK Construct New Residential residential New construction
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech VILLAGE PARK change out 2.5 ton and 2 ton heat pump with matching air handlers with 5kw heat … 2.5 tons 5 kW heat kit heat pump replacement HVAC changeout
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech $70,806 HAWTHORNE Doing an addition, remodeling existing bath, adding a back deck, new cabinets, r… New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 Plumbing $137,532 SYLVAN Install 1 dehumidifier, 1247 sq ft crawl seal, 1 sump pump, 150 LN ft crawl drai…
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech GREEN HERON Building a 12'x16' storage shed on steel-frame foundation and leveled with concr…
2026-04-28 Electrical $164,442 HAMPSHIRE Install 1491 sq ft crawl seal, 1 12 by 12 box drain, 1 dehumidifier
2026-04-28 General Construction $302,415 KARMA Single Family Residence residential
2026-04-28 Roofing $26,470 WHISKEY BRANCH removal of existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install a custom built 3'x17'x3… New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 General Construction $63,968 WARLICK 10x14 addition with two decks: a screened-in deck and a standard deck.
2026-04-28 Plumbing $77,203 EBB bath renovations and partial plumbing upgrade Duplicate to permit 25-032911 wher…
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech CHERAW Install an inground residential swimming pool and a pump and filter New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 General Construction $437,520 MOONSHELL FLOODPLAIN New single family residence residential New construction
2026-04-28 General Construction $9,375 2ND Bathroom Renovation - No footprint change
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech $2,944 DAPPLE Replace rotten wood and rebuild pool house building replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-28 Plumbing $172,935 MILLHOUSE 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom 28 x 56 Modular home with 4 x 5 covered porch. CFPUA water… line work
2026-04-28 Plumbing $196,316 QUEEN NO PLANS/Home was bought to be renovated. Minor updates to the plumbing and elec…
2026-04-28 General Construction $354,251 WATERSTONE Construct New Residential residential New construction
2026-04-28 General Construction OLEANDER Stand Alone
2026-04-28 Signage TURTLE CAY Two (2) Front entry signs, standing 6' max height. Each Sign area equals 26.67 f…
2026-04-28 Plumbing $182,540 MILITARY CUTOFF Small commercial Upfit. Including plumbing alterations and venting out 2 pottery…
2026-04-28 General Construction $889,801 CASTLE Converting existing church to commercial restaurant/bar and residential apartmen…
2026-04-28 General Construction $11,029 PARK NO PLANS/Renovate existing bathroom and kitchen
2026-04-28 Pool/Spa STONES THROW Construct an inground gunite pool/spa approximately 15x30. Fencing and pool deck…
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech SWORDFISH Install Inground Swimming Pool New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech INLET ACRES Shed Permit
2026-04-28 HVAC/Mech CHESTNUT FLOODPLAIN - FULFORD HEATING & COOLING INC - Change out - 3 Ton HP, Coil and Fur… 3 tons furnace replacement HVAC changeout
2026-04-28 General Construction $61,762 NEWKIRK Adding 35ft to kitchen footprint. Renovating kitchen, and 3 bathrooms.
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech SHIPYARD change out 2.5 ton heat pump condenser ,fan coil and line set 2.5 tons AC, heat pump replacement HVAC changeout
2026-04-27 General Construction $128,047 3RD NEW TOWNHOUSE UNIT "B" - Metropoli Townhomes New construction
2026-04-27 General Construction HALL WATTERS NKIP PH IIIB- LOT 3-64
2026-04-27 Structural LIVE OAK Foundation repair using the installation of 2 helical piers. Repair will not alt…
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech CHALFONT Install Inground Swimming Pool New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech GOVERNORS Pouring a concrete slab. Will be attaching a detached metal garage to slab
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $7,720 SPRING CREEK **FLOODPLAIN** Add powder room / laundry and 3 closets to existing home. Exhaust… mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $25,236 SEA DEVIL FLOODPLAIN/Shade structure for Vet Tech fenced area for CFCC
2026-04-27 General Construction MOONSHELL RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VIII ON LOT 1164 FOR TRUSST
2026-04-27 Electrical AMBLESIDE Electrical for pool pump replacement replacement
2026-04-27 General Construction $401,014 GRAND HARVEST NEW HOUSE - Construct New Residential residential New construction
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech RED LIGHTHOUSE Replace existing condensing unit with a 4 Ton heat pump condensing unit. 4 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN / like for like 1.5 t 1.5 t 2 t like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-04-27 General Construction SUNFISH RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VII ON LOT 1014 FOR NEW LEAF
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $225,000 SIDBURY Pool
2026-04-27 Demolition ROCKHILL Residential Demolition of one story house
2026-04-27 General Construction HALL WATTERS NKIP PH IIIB LOT 3-64
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The public source does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names for Wilmington. Project, permit, and available owner context may still be useful for research below. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

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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 lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6973+ 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

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 this week?

PermitGrab indexes 6,973 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 2026-08-20. Newest source record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction is happening in Wilmington right now?

Wilmington permit activity covers 6,973 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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How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wilmington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6973 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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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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