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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2026-09-18 General Construction — — Add fan to bedroom Put water heater on different receptacle feed residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — bury underground tank and hp line from tank to house residential —
2026-09-18 Solar $31,797 — FLOODPLAIN / Installation of 36-panel, 12.564kW-AC rooftop solar PV system with … 12.564 kW battery solar Battery storage CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC
2026-09-18 Plumbing — 423 HENRY ST WILMINGTON NC 28405 Repair water service leak line work —
2026-09-18 Plumbing — 202 SOUTHGATE RD WILMINGTON NC 28412 Relay water service line work —
2026-09-18 Plumbing $487,462 — New metal Building —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Like for like change out of 2.5 ton split heat pump, air handler, and… commercial —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — Install mini split in office commercial —
2026-09-18 HVAC $612,375 3RD New restaurant building New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / installation of utility sink residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 1702 LINCOLN RD WILMINGTON NC 28403 Install cleanout —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — install standby 28kw generator with 20/40 combo ATS residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — Installation of 22kw generator residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — raising service mast 3 ft, up through soffit overhang residential —
2026-09-18 Landscaping & Exterior — 502 CROOKED CREEK RD WILMINGTON NC 28409 2 dead pines side by side directly ACROSS from driveway of 502 Crooked Creek Rd —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 601 GRACE ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Remove 3 dead trees and limbs overhanging power lines. —
2026-09-18 Structural — 712 RED CROSS ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 1 over grown tree with main trunk broken since 2018. One lone branch has grown o… —
2026-09-18 Structural — 209 ANN ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Remove small trees pushing retaining wall out between 209 Ann and 215 s 2nd —
2026-09-18 Structural — 4908 SEABROOK CT WILMINGTON NC 28403 Remove two trees in the backyard due to their root system destroying a brick pav… —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / disconnect/reconnect Install 2.5 ton straight AC with 003 coil with… residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — Install whole house water treatment system residential —
2026-09-18 Solar — — install ev charging circuit using BRH style breaker —
2026-09-18 Electrical $2,811,690 — New Exterior Covered Patio on west side, New Exterior Covered Patio north side a… CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO
2026-09-18 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Full kitchen electrical remodel including appliances and island residential —
2026-09-18 General Construction — 17TH Replace existing system with a 1.5 Ton 8kw , heat pump split system commercial —
2026-09-18 HVAC $1,737,661 — Equipment Existing. INSTALLED DUCTWORK, EXHAUST FANS AND VENTING, ELECTRIC UNIT … —
2026-09-18 General Construction — — Panel and Service upgrade, everything is on exterior. residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Updating electrical circuits to meet modern demands and codes. Addi… residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Replacing most of the cast iron drain pipes with PVC. Installing new… residential —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — 200 amp change of service residential —
2026-09-17 Plumbing $52,939 — FLOODPLAIN / construct a workshop connect to garage. Renovation existing kitchen… line work New installation —
2026-09-17 Interior Renovation $112,937 — COST OF PROJECT REVISED TO $35K Relocation of existing bathroom and kitchen with… —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — Generator Change Out Remove Existing Generator & Haul Away. Pour Concrete Slab t… residential —
2026-09-17 Electrical $108,661 — General repairs to the Lowes Foods Deli. (Removing the quarry tile flooring to r… replacement —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — Installation of all new electrical outlets, lighting, wiring and electrical pane… residential —
2026-09-17 Interior Renovation $30,330 — NO PLANS / Rennovating 2 full bathrooms- flooring, tile for showers, moving some… BEST IN SHOW GROUP LLC (GC)
2026-09-17 New Construction $388,552 — New Construction Single Family Home 3,523 sf residential New construction PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-09-17 General Construction $14,439 31ST Install 3 Floor Support System (1-3'), 12 LN ft supplemental beam S4, 1 sump pum… 760 sf residential GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-09-17 Interior Renovation $38,381 — Converting garage to heated and cooled living space PELAGIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-17 Roofing $55,145 — NO PLANS / Scope of work will include removing and replacing water damaged sidin… replacement Roof repair FLY TRAP PROPERTIES LLC
2026-09-17 General Construction — — replace 5 ton AC, Gas Furnace and cooling coil commercial —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Installing temporary water and sewer to/from office trailers on site … commercial —
2026-09-17 General Construction — — Adding a small electrical service for two receptacles in rear parking lot. commercial —
2026-09-17 Electrical $6,800,614 — EPRIOR - Pre Power For HVAC Units and 1GFCI/ Units: 414, 412, 411, 410, 409, 408… 50 HVAC systems C HERMAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2026-09-17 General Construction $59,777 — Installing an inground fiberglass swimming pool (15'7x35') with approx. 542 sq f… 542 sf residential OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
2026-09-17 Demolition — — Remove existing 7200 SF pre-engineered metal building. Remove existing sidewalks… DAE BUILDING INC
2026-09-17 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 3ton split system, 10 KW's, 36,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-17 Fire Protection — — 40x60 —
2026-09-17 Fire Protection — — 59x139 Aurora 20x40-3 side walls 40x60 Clear-Rain plan, will know on Thurs after… —
2026-09-17 General Construction — 16TH Running dedicated 20 amp circuit for outdoor sunroom also running dedicated line… 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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