Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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6,869 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-08-19

PermitGrab tracks 6,869 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-19. Source date shown on page.

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2026-08-09
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Source date: 2026-08-19 · Source date shown on page

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Permit data through 2026-08-19

6,869 permits sorted by date

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2026-03-06 General Construction $127,054 CHANNEL HAVEN FLOODPLAIN- New Construction - Accessory Dwelling Unit residential
2026-03-06 General Construction $218,705 EVERLONG New triplex home (left side) New construction
2026-03-06 HVAC/Mech $99,167 SIGMON EXISTING PERMIMETER TO WALLS AT SPACE TO REMAIN, UNO. PATCH AND REPAIR ADJACENT … New installation HVAC repair
2026-03-06 Pool/Spa SUNNYBRANCH DEMAREST LANDING OUTDOOR POOL
2026-03-05 Roofing FIFTH REVISION: ADDRESS UPDATED TO UNIT A / Existing Kure Beach Permit # 250164. Insta… 4 tons heat pump, mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech CANAL
Owner: SAJ··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN - Digital Kiosk with a touch screen used for area information geared …
2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech ESTELL LEE FLOODPLAIN__Digital Kiosk with touch screen off of the riverwalk to capture visi…
2026-03-05 Fire Protection $461,900 CASTLE HAYNE BFPE International : DESIGN, FURNISHING, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW WET FIRE SPRI… 200A service panel sprinkler replacement Panel service
2026-03-05 General Construction $30,330 COLONIAL
Owner: ONE··· 🔒
Kitchen Remodel
2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech JEB STUART Fulford Heating and Cooling - change out - 2 Ton Pkg HP w/8KW 2 tons replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-04 Signage CAROLINA BEACH 2 WALL SIGNS /FLOODPLAIN- replace signage like for like, install new eyebrow lig… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-04 Pool/Spa DAPPLE gront gate 24102 box 1021 chain 1075
2026-03-04 Signage COLLEGE
Owner: HUL··· 🔒
replace signage like for like on existing canopy, install new eyebrow lighting o… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-04 General Construction WORTH
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
PORTSIDE COTTAGES
2026-03-04 Plumbing $388,993 WATERSTONE
Owner: TDV··· 🔒
New Construction single family Raised Slab foundation engineered sealed plans CP… line work New installation
2026-03-04 General Construction $999,012 CASTLE HAYNE Construct workshop building
2026-03-04 General Construction $235,665 Construction of a quadraplex / REVISION: 6/16/2026 - Plans are revised from (4) … 2,250 sf 3 beds commercial
2026-03-04 Signage CAROLINA BEACH replace signage like for like on existing canopy, install new eyebrow lighting o… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-03 Pool/Spa OLD GARDEN swimming pool
2026-03-03 General Construction MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
Seasonal
2026-03-03 General Construction WRIGHTSVILLE permanent makeup in suite 208
2026-03-03 Signage EASTWOOD
Owner: RAM··· 🔒
replace signage like for like on existing canopy, install new archer lighting on… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-03 Signage CASTLE HAYNE replace signage like for like on existing canopy, install new eyebrow lighting o… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-03-03 General Construction MARINA
Owner: CAP··· 🔒
Stand Alone
2026-03-02 HVAC/Mech EDGEWATER
Owner: LIB··· 🔒
new construction pool house New installation HVAC installation
2026-03-02 General Construction CAROLINA BEACH Breezewood Condos 2026 Permit
2026-03-02 General Construction CAPE HARBOR BDA New Installation
2026-03-02 Pool/Spa MASON REED
Owner: PHI··· 🔒
neighborhood community pool/permit
2026-03-01 General Construction LT CONGLETON Congleton Farms Annual Permit
2026-02-27 General Construction STONECROP
Owner: MEE··· 🔒
Stand Alone
2026-02-27 General Construction HABERDEEN Brittany Lakes 2026 Permit
2026-02-26 General Construction ALEXANDER ABBERLY LANDING
2026-02-26 Signage $27,572 PINE VALLEY
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
add approx 10'x15' addition to rear left of home for ensuite bathroom. Combine e…
2026-02-26 Demolition FRIDAY
Owner: CLI··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN - Demo existing house when the new house is completed.
2026-02-26 Structural $17,205 HILL
Owner: ONN··· 🔒
framing exterior walls
2026-02-26 Signage KERR
Owner: ZIM··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN/monument sign
2026-02-26 General Construction MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
add hunts brothers
2026-02-25 Signage GORDON
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
Building B. Install a new freestanding sign.
2026-02-25 Fence HOMEOWNER / LOOKS TO BE AFTER THE FACT/NO PLANS UPLOADED Placement of 2 storage … 7,700 sf
2026-02-25 Signage LULLWATER Replace signage like for like, replace all ACM on existing canopy like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-02-25 Solar $7,529 MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN / Installation of roof mounted solar system - consisting of 8 modules… 8 panels battery solar Battery storage
2026-02-24 Roofing $15,771 FRATERNITY FLOODPLAIN / 1. Structural Deck Construction Dimensions: 11' (Width) x 12.75' (P…
2026-02-24 General Construction COBBLESTONE
Owner: SOT··· 🔒
Stand Alone
2026-02-24 Pool/Spa KRUGER
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
Year round outdoor pool
2026-02-23 Demolition $1,549,838 BLUE HERON
Owner: MAI··· 🔒
DO NOT ISSUE UNTIL DEMO 25-040833 COMPLETE - PORTERS NECK VILLAGE/Two story, eig…
2026-02-23 General Construction HALL WATTERS SELLERS TILE COMPANY EXPANSION
2026-02-21 General Construction DEXTER
Owner: SVE··· 🔒
Stand Alone
2026-02-19 General Construction $658,762 BLACKBEARD FLOODPLAIN- Single Family New Construction residential
2026-02-19 General Construction $17,524 MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
Upfit to build a meat/produce market inside of existing commercial building.
2026-02-18 HVAC/Mech $300,540 CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN / Replacing Hardie Siding on top 2 floors only
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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

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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 6869+ 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 6,869 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 2026-08-19. 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 6,869 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 6869 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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