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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2026-09-16 General Construction — — CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; 10 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — install standby 24kw generator with 20/40 ATS combo panel residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator with 200 amp ATS residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Change out 2.5-ton split system on the first floor, AHU located in … residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Emergency Replace meterbase exterior of house residential —
2026-09-16 Electrical $550,890 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit Building 3. 1 Temporary Power Pole, 400 A… 400A New installation HAROLD K JORDAN AND CO INC
2026-09-16 Addition $44,557 — FLOODPLAIN/Add 16x19 addition to existing residence. CHRISTOPHER ALAN CHADWICK
2026-09-16 New Construction $234,146 — APPLICATION REVISION: This permit will be used for the fence work only. The scop… 3,732 sf commercial DUFFEY SOUTHEAST INC
2026-09-16 HVAC $31,335 — bike barn and pet spa New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-16 General Construction — US HWY 421 Connect to county water with installation of a backflow preventer assembly. commercial —
2026-09-16 Interior Renovation $55,145 — NO PLANS/INTERIOR KITCHEN REMODEL-Same layout. REFINISH HARDWOODS REMOVE OLD PAN… THOMAS TRADES LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Installing new 2 TON 14 SEER Goodman Split Heat pump with 5 Kw heat… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN /RUN G/P FROM EXISTING SYSTEM TO GAS LOGS residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Changeout closet 2.5 ton split system heat pump with 8 kw heat strip commercial —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — 1.5 ton Heat pump with 5 KW heat kit.installation with electrical re connect commercial —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Change out heat pump like for like residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Michael and Son to changeout Carrier 2ton split heat pump with 5kw heat kit residential —
2026-09-16 Electrical — 201 MARKET ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Segra Fiber in Wilmington, NC is planning to install Fiber Optic cable in City o… —
2026-09-16 HVAC $12,618 — pump house New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-16 HVAC $39,210 — Changeout master 2.0 ton split system heat pump with 5 KW heat strip AND living … 2 tons 5 kW heat kit heat pump replacement HVAC changeout RMB BUILDING & DESIGN LLC
2026-09-16 Interior Renovation $154,406 — Kitchen and bath remodel NORTH STATE CUSTOM BUILDERS AKA NORTH STATE PARTNERS CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-16 Electrical $155,068 31ST PRIOR CUT-ON / General renovation on house recently purchased LIGHTNING LABOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC (LIC #100531)
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Obrien/Meade to change out 3 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 8 kw BTU heater. residential —
2026-09-16 Solar — — Install 60 amp EV customer supplied EV charger 60A EV charger New installation —
2026-09-16 Electrical $6,893,673 — (Live Wire Electric Company: Electrical Permit for new build apartment. 1 Tempor… 55 units 4-story commercial New installation New construction HAROLD K JORDAN AND CO INC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — *Emergency* Meter equipment change out. Ricer had become dismounted from box and… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Floodplain/ Milam Gas piping piping to 1 tank-less water heater residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction $26,414 — FLOODPLAIN/Construct 6'x72' pier with 14'x14' platform 628 sf residential INSEA MARINE LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — -replacing service, moving main panel to outside and using old panel as a juncti… residential —
2026-09-16 Electrical $275,725 — E-Prior needed for Building Final/Residential Remodel, closing in carport struct… —
2026-09-16 Interior Renovation $88,232 — Replace Master Bathroom,Replace laundry room,close in 2 story family room and ad… KIRK PIGFORD HOMES LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — REPLACE NG WATER HEATER WITH 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Relocate and replace service from overhead to underground 200a residential —
2026-09-16 Electrical $5,000 — Wire for extended bedroom with new bath & extended dining room. Lights, outlets,… REALM BUILDERS, INC (LIC# 57541
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Isolate existing circuits and add temporary receptacles to circuit for demo and … residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — RUN UNDER HOUSE TO EXISTING STUB residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Changeout 5.0 ton split system heat pump with zoning and 10 KW heat strip residential —
2026-09-16 Addition $67,167 — FLOODPLAIN_Close in existing deck at back of home. COASTAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Add dedicated 50 amp circuit for wall oven and cooktop residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — SERVICE UPGRADE 200 AMPS residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Phillips Air Care to install 1.5 ton 15SEER2 split system with 10 K… residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Bathroom remodel. Fixtures in same place. New showerpan and valve residential —
2026-09-16 Electrical — 5815 OLEANDER DR WILMINGTON NC 28403 Segra Fiber in Wilmington, NC is planning to install Fiber Optic cable in City o… —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Installing an Enviro EX35 gas insert into existing masonry fireplace. Gas line i… residential —
2026-09-16 Plumbing — 412 NEW KENT DR WILMINGTON NC 28405 Repair Water Service Leak line work —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Run gas line to on demand water heater and to package unit. residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from generator to gas … residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction $25,587 — Renovation for FROG, framing walls, adding plumbing, electrical, insulation and … 232 sf residential INGRAM BROS INC
2026-09-16 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 3ton split system, 8 KW's, 36,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-16 General Construction — — Installing a superior factory built wood burning fireplace system with all new p… 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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