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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Permit data through 2026-10-02

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2026-09-15 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Milam Gas relocate gas line to firepit and pipe to a 400,000 BTU po… residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — replacement of 150-225amp panel ~ includes new breakers and grounding system residential —
2026-09-15 Plumbing — 309 SEMMES DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 Repair Water Service line work —
2026-09-15 HVAC $38,602 — 12x13 addition to back of home to extend kitchen area. Full kitchen remodel to i… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip. commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 5 ton split system, 10 KW's, 60,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction $13,313 4TH Install 1063 sq ft crawlseal, 1 box drain, 1 dehumidifier, 1,063 sf residential GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-09-15 Addition $35,844 — Construct 20'-1" x 16' - 3 1/2" screen porch LACKEY BUILDERS INC
2026-09-15 General Construction — — replace 2 boilers commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Replace water main from tap to house residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction $361,531 — Construction of a single-family home 3,278 sf residential New construction BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON LLC
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Install 57 above ground propane tank and connect to existing house gas line residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Adding a toilet, sink, water cooler, and water heater commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Add receptacle for dehumidifier residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, like for like - Installing a 1.5-ton HP w/ a vari… commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat stirp. commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Obrien/ Meade to change out 3 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 8 kw BTU heater w/ z… residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Relocate kitchen outlets and kitchen switches. residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — FLOOD PLAIN/ Install One 30kw Kohler Generator. Install Three 200amp Automatic T… residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Includes materials, equipment, labor, and required permits/inspection fees for t… residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Service change out. residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — New power supply cabinet for Spectrum cable infrastructure located at the corner… commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction $5,514 — FLOOD PLAIN/Install 5 Helical Pier residential GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-09-15 General Construction $16,213 — Enclose existing screen room using structural aluminum and glass windows / Revis… 147 sf residential THIRD NORTH CONSTUCTION LLC T/A
2026-09-15 General Construction $16,544 — Convert existing screen room into unconditioned sunroom. add electric to code in… 150 sf residential SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC
2026-09-15 Roofing $481,920 — COMMERCIAL ROOF REPAIR; Mobilize and setup OSHA compliant fall protection, prepa… metal, tpo New installation Roof repair PREMIER BUILDING ASSOCIATES SOUTHERN DIVISION LLC
2026-09-15 General Construction $501,158 — FLOODPLAIN NO EC REQUIRED/ New construction single family Engineered plans Raise… 4,544 sf residential New construction MICHAEL CHRISTIAN HOMES LLC
2026-09-15 Electrical $62,755 — Add on space for new kitchen addition. approx. same size as existing deck —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — Adding one 30 120-volt circuit for an RV on the side of the house. it will be GF… residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — OUTSIDE BUILDING Install new sewer and water lines commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction $112,305 17TH Provide structural reinforcement and related modifications for existing Cooling … 1,790 sf commercial RODGERS BUILDERS INC
2026-09-15 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Milam Gas piping to a 45KW generator and gas piping to grill location residential —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — FCB Oleander / Replace 7.5 ton HVAC system commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/-Southeast Harbor HOA/replacing 100 amp service, hit by golf cart commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction — — water service and sewer service commercial —
2026-09-15 General Construction $112,594 — FLOODPLAIN/Deliver and install NEW from factory (1 of 2) 24 x 36 modular classro… 840 sf commercial MCGRATH RENTCORP T/A
2026-09-15 Demolition — — FLOODPLAIN_Partial demolition to north side of structure to prepare for construc… LACKEY BUILDERS INC
2026-09-14 New Construction $68,931 — 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom new construction detached ADU 625 sf 1 beds residential EASTERN ADU LLC (B) (LIC #104507)
2026-09-14 General Construction — — Install plumbing for new tankless w/h residential —
2026-09-14 Other — 6752 PARKER FARM DR Unit: 300 WILMINGTON NC 28405 I need to order a zoning verification letter for the below referenced property. … —
2026-09-14 Plumbing $10,000 — Install plumbing for addition to consist of: 1-WM, 1-kitchen sink, 1-dishwasher,… tankless New installation Water heater REID & COOK BUILDERS LLC
2026-09-14 General Construction — US HWY 421 FLOODPLAIN/Connect to county water with installation of a backflow preventer ass… commercial —
2026-09-14 New Construction $56,468 — Construction of ADU in conjunction with primary unit (permit already applied und… 512 sf residential TURNER-DUNN CONSTRUCTION, LLC ((GC) LIC# 102411)
2026-09-14 General Construction — — Replacement of 6 gang meter bank due to lug failure commercial —
2026-09-14 Plumbing — 3514 ASTER CT WILMINGTON NC 28409 Repair water service line work —
2026-09-14 General Construction — — install roughly 50' of copper through the crawlspace for a drop in cook top. residential —
2026-09-14 Electrical $43,675 — Renovation of kitchen/pantry/laundry room. Additional square footage added to ex… ECHOLS BUILDING GROUP, LLC (GC) (LIC # 105644)
2026-09-14 General Construction — — Outdoor fireplace install residential —
2026-09-14 General Construction — — Replace existing indoor gas fireplace with new direct vent unit and venting. Ins… residential —
2026-09-14 General Construction — — Replace electric water heater commercial —
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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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