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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2026-09-03 General Construction — — Install (three) 5 Ton s/s A/C only AND (two) 60,000 BTU Natural Gas Heaters with… commercial —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — HVAC STARPLUS LLC - Like for like replacement of 1.5 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. commercial —
2026-09-03 General Construction $3,005 — Replace the existing exterior V-shaped wooden staircases at 2503 and 2507 Flint … commercial Panthers Painting and Restoration LLC
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation — 500 PINE VALLEY DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 Pine Valley Country Club Golf Course Renovation —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Replace existing system with a 3Ton 10kw heat pump split system. residential —
2026-09-03 Other — 1098 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON NC 28401 Updating Current Sign at Entrance. Swapping out the sign face, adding post cover… —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Like for like change out of 2 ton split heat pump, air handler, and 5 Kw heat st… commercial —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Installation of two 100# propane tanks with gas piping to the house stub. residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — HAPPY CUSTOMER BIZ INC - Changeout 3.5 ton heat pump with matching air handler w… commercial —
2026-09-03 Landscaping & Exterior — 1505 SUNSET RIDGE DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 Request for road closure permit for construction work scheduled for Monday 8/31/… —
2026-09-03 General Construction $110,290 15TH Install new crawlspace structural support system beneath an existing single-fami… 1,000 sf residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — REPLACE 2.5 TON 13.2 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCAT… residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN_Install electric conduit, wire, circuit breaker, and labor associated… residential —
2026-09-03 Plumbing $506,940 — Running water & waste lines inside building for future connections//Building con… —
2026-09-03 Other — 9 N FRONT ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Renewal —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation $12,794 — NO PLANS Bathroom remodel —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — 2.5 ton duct work replacement residential —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation $19,301 — FLOODPLAIN/Renovation of primary bathroom, including demolition of existing floo… TAPESTRY RENOVATIONS LLC (GC) (LIC # 110060)
2026-09-03 Other — 5226 SIGMON RD WILMINGTON NC 28403 Zoning Compliance —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Replacing existing 200 amp ATS with new 200 amp ATS residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/EQUIPMENT CHANGE-OUT ONLY IN FOR MASTER BEDROOM. INSTALLING 1.5-TON S… residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Installing a new ventless fireplace. We will be connecting the fireplace to the … residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — complete change out of ductwork for existing 2.5 ton split system residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Replace main panel residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — 733 FOREST HILLS DR WILMINGTON NC 28403 We have 2 pine trees that appear to be dead that we would like to remove, ideall… —
2026-09-03 General Construction — 12TH Installing whole home generator with 200 amp ATS residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — 12TH Installing whole home generator and completing gas piping from generator to gas … residential —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation $323,150 — -Crawlspace repairs designated by the engineer. -Repair framing above sunroom an… LEGACY BUILDING GROUP, INC…
2026-09-03 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/REPLACE 2.0 TON 14.3 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE -… residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Re-plumbing all the water lines in the home. Home had polybutylene water lines t… residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — CHANGING OUT 3 TON GAS PACK LIKE FOR LIKE residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Removing a standard electric water heater and installing a tankless water heater… residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Installing a new gas line to feed a new tankless water heater in the garage residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Rough in hot/cold for lav, cold for WC, drain for lav, 1" pressure line for a ma… residential —
2026-09-03 Interior Renovation $835,336 — FLOODPLAIN / Renovation including enclosure of ground floor excluding garage, in… Tongue and Groove Property Services, LLC
2026-09-03 Electrical $104,776 — addition off rear of house including family room, dining room, office, laundry, … —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Replace 2-Ton split heat pump residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Replace 200A Meterbase and 200A outdoor main panel Equipment Location… residential —
2026-09-03 Electrical $211,212 — FLOODPLAIN/Remove existing and configure new partition walls —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Replace existing system 2.5 Ton 8kw heat pump split system. residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — Tattoos/Body Art —
2026-09-03 Plumbing — 2268 ADAMS ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Repair water service line work —
2026-09-03 Roofing — — Remove disconnected crawl-space duct and replace up to 10 ft of adjacent metal d… metal replacement New roof —
2026-09-03 General Construction $29,668 — HOMEOWNER / adding a half bathroom to the FROG with electrical and moving the Cl… 269 sf residential —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 3 ton split system, 10 KW's, 36,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-03 Electrical $12,000 — Electrical for house remodel. 200 AMP service. 200A New installation —
2026-09-03 General Construction $16,109 — FLOODPLAIN/Install a 14' 9" x 31' 10" fiberglass inground pool with 704 sq/ft of… 383 sf residential SUN CITY POOLS INC
2026-09-03 Pool/Spa — 17TH Need to install new main drain covers. This application represents new cover. Pl… —
2026-09-03 Fire Protection — — 60x70 20x30 —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — hardwire level 2 ev charger install panel surge 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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