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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6,973 permits sorted by date

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2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $28,551 TEAKWOOD **FLOODPLAIN** NO PLANS / Replace deck boards on back deck. No structural work replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-27 Plumbing $12,132 BOUGAINVILLEA Residential bathroom remodeling/upfit to include updating bathroom finishes, adj…
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $111,283 NUN Install 8 ln ft Main Beam Replacement, 6 LN ft Supplemental Beam - S4, 28 ln ft … replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-27 General Construction $33,638 BENCHMARK Add an additional 305 sq.ft. to the existing residence. 305 roof sf New installation
2026-04-27 Solar $37,174 EDGEWATER Installation of a 42-panel, 14.658 kW AC rooftop solar PV system 14.658 kW solar Solar PV
2026-04-26 General Construction $254,880 ECO Construct New Single Family Home residential New construction
2026-04-25 General Construction 869 SUNFLOWER RD New Construction
2026-04-24 General Construction $197,640 WATERSTONE New Single Family Residence, single story, 3br/2ba 1-story 3 beds residential New construction
2026-04-24 General Construction $441,491 FLORIDA FLOODPLAIN/Residential New Single Family Home residential New construction
2026-04-24 Windows/Doors $311,128 BENTLEY Replace 14 windows and 1 door size for size
2026-04-24 General Construction $261,167 TRANQUIL New Construction townhome
2026-04-24 General Construction WRIGHTSVILLE Stand Alone
2026-04-24 General Construction PORTERS WALK
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech $264,696 DOCK BATHROOM RENOVATION: REMOVE ATTIC WALL TO ACCESS AREA DEMO BATHROOM FLOOR FOR PL…
2026-04-24 General Construction DEKKER Well
2026-04-24 General Construction $261,167 TRANQUIL New Construction Multifamily home New construction
2026-04-24 Electrical BARCLAY Installing a panel for the irrigation wells
2026-04-24 Pool/Spa LONDON Retaining wall appox. 5'6" in height and 28' in length. Reference pool permit # …
2026-04-24 Structural $55,145 PLEASANT PINES FLOODPLAIN/Install 4 Floor Support System (3-5'), 19 ln ft Supplemental Beam - S…
2026-04-24 Plumbing COLE septic repair
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech $2,503,151 3RD CFCC OWNED - repairs after water loss according to scope of work.
2026-04-24 Roofing $103,562 6TH Replacing rotten wood in the floor and roof systems. Replacing windows and doors…
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech LAKE PARK FLOODPLAIN/Swimming pool Installation New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-24 Electrical MENDENHALL Installing wall sign to building wall and hooking up to existing electrical
2026-04-24 Plumbing WOOD DUCK tub to shower
2026-04-24 General Construction BEACH Construction of a 5 bedroom house 5 beds
2026-04-24 Plumbing $189,478 HILLSDALE Install 1 dehumidifier, 1718 sq ft crawl seal, 1 box drain,
2026-04-24 Electrical NEWKIRK Panel for irrigation well
2026-04-24 Plumbing $55,586 RUNNINGBROOK Demo existing screen porch, add new foundation for two story addition and expans…
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech GRAY GABLES Building a Pool house
2026-04-23 General Construction HARNETT Stand Alone
2026-04-23 General Construction $70,586 HOGGARD Convert existing garage to ADU by adding a bathroom and kitchenette.
2026-04-23 General Construction TESLA PARK Stand Alone
2026-04-23 Roofing $37,499 BRIGHT LEAF Demo existing sunroom walls, roof, & trim. Keep existing foundation. Furnish & I… service panel New installation Panel service
2026-04-23 General Construction $110,290 BEECH OWNER/BUILDER: Covered patio
2026-04-23 General Construction $477,225 OSPREY COVE To construct a new single family residential home residential New construction
2026-04-23 Plumbing CONVENTION CENTER FLOODPLAIN / RECONNECT DWV WATER DISTRIBUTION TO AN EXISTING KITCHEN SINK
2026-04-23 General Construction $72,791 ASCOTT BUILDING ADDITION ONLY DECKS ON PERMIT 26-006406 20x16 living room addition on t…
2026-04-23 Electrical CYPRESS Standalone residential electrical permit for 200A service upgrade and system rep… 200A service panel replacement Panel service
2026-04-23 Electrical MILITARY CUTOFF Front-lit letters and Logo on Raceway on the front of the building. Overall size…
2026-04-23 General Construction BEAU RIVAGE Stand Alone
2026-04-23 Signage US HWY 421 Install 160 SF wall sign on the front elevation. Not illuminated 160 roof sf New installation New roof
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech $44,116 EASTWIND 20 by 20 attached carport
2026-04-22 General Construction $15,661 TRISAIL Residential building renovation - sunroom addition to existing house.
2026-04-22 General Construction $396,382 SEASALT New Construction Single Family Home residential New construction
2026-04-22 HVAC/Mech $22,058 NEWINGTON Adding motorized / retractable screens to rear porch.
2026-04-22 Electrical CASTLE UL LISTED CERTIFIED low voltage illuminated plug and play wall sign. No electric… low voltage
2026-04-22 Pool/Spa CASCADE Install 20x40 vinyl liner pool and surrounding concrete deck
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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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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

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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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