Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

Heads up: The public source includes contractor names on some current permit records, but coverage has not yet reached PermitGrab's market-level reporting threshold. This page focuses on permit records and property data; contractor names are shown where the public source publishes them.

7,946 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

PermitGrab Pro is a $149/mo subscription. 14-day Pro trial — choose your market first, then card required at checkout · cancel anytime before day 14.

Public-record project research, not a shared-lead marketplace. Use the permit, source date, and available fields to research the builder, project, or adjacent work before outreach. Cancel anytime in one click — no retention call.

Wilmington building permits — key stats
Newest permit 2026-10-02

PermitGrab tracks 7,946 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-10-02.

✓ Recent record dates

Record recency is based on available filing or issue dates; it does not verify publication time or collection delay.

Newest permit date:

PermitGrab Pro is a $149/mo subscription for current municipal permit, property, and code-violation records. Some contractor names are available from the official source, but coverage has not reached market-level reporting. This page focuses on the permit and property signals it does publish. 14-day Pro trial below — choose your market first, then card required at checkout · cancel anytime before day 14.

Filter Wilmington permits by trade: solar · roofing · HVAC · electrical · fire protection · new construction.

Free weekly permit summary for Wilmington

One email a week with the newest Wilmington building permits — addresses, project details, and property activity where available. Free summary only — no credit card. Pro research tools require a separate 14-day trial with a card. Available fields vary by source. Unsubscribe anytime.

7,946
Indexed Permits
—
Contractor count unavailable
—
Property Owners · count unavailable
2026-10-04
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-10-02

🔔 Get Wilmington Permit Alerts

New permits and property activity sent when new public records are available.

📥 Export CSV 📊 Report

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-10-02

7,946 permits sorted by date

⇄ Swipe or scroll to see address & contractor

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-03 Other — 5226 SIGMON RD WILMINGTON NC 28403 Zoning Compliance —
2026-09-03 General Construction — — change out like for like install a new 1.5-ton s/s HP, AHU & 3kw heater commercial —
2026-09-03 General Construction $29,668 — HOMEOWNER / adding a half bathroom to the FROG with electrical and moving the Cl… 269 sf residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install approx. 55' of Gas Piping from Propane Tank to Generator w/ Required Reg… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — SERVICE UPGRADE residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — change out / replace 2 ton duct system in attic residential —
2026-09-02 Electrical — — FLOODPLAIN Install inground fiberglass pool (35x16) and concrete deck —
2026-09-02 Interior Renovation — — Change of Ownership —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Milam Gas piping from meter location to an outdoor fireplace and set logs residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC — — Install new gas logs. install new NG cooktop. Install new gas line for new tankl… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 Plumbing $514,285 — Installing 31 new plumbing fixtures and backflow preventer.//Tenant Improvement … —
2026-09-02 HVAC — — Install NG gas piping for exterior tankless water heater New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-02 Electrical $6,929,598 — Avenue Flats Apartments - Building 3, Level 1 Units 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105… 1 HVAC system BLUE RIDGE ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 Plumbing — — Install new exterior tankless water heater. Install water supply line to new tan… tankless New installation Water heater —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install 2psi natural gas piping for whole house generator (generator to be insta… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install 2psi natural gas piping for pool heater(pool heater to be installed by o… residential —
2026-09-02 Plumbing — — Install new water supply lines to new exterior tankless water heater. Install ne… tankless New installation Water heater —
2026-09-02 Electrical $6,929,598 — Avenue Flats Apartments - Building 3, Level 2 Units 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205… 2 HVAC systems BLUE RIDGE ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 General Construction $33,087 — Finish existing attic space within the existing residential structure. Attic is … 300 sf residential JOSEPH OTONIEL CHAVEZ (GC)
2026-09-02 General Construction $4,412 — REVISION 08/27/2026: Plumbing and replace existing plumbing to retrofit laundry … residential Barhambuildersinc
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Need to Install new 200 amp Standalone service in storage yard lot parcel number… commercial —
2026-09-02 Electrical $6,929,598 — Avenue Flats Apartments - Building 3, Level 3 Units 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305… 3 HVAC systems BLUE RIDGE ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 Interior Renovation $7,487 — FLOODPLAIN_Approx 178' of bulkhead PIPPIN MARINE CONSTRUCTION
2026-09-02 Interior Renovation $231,609 — Alt Reno. Upgrading and renovating interior only. Changing existing patio to int… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Supervised living for adults with substance abuse dependency commercial —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install One 22kw Generac "NextGen" Generator. Install Approx. 5' of Gas Piping f… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Change Out-Like for Like- Remove Existing Generator & Automatic Trans… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install One 22kw Generac "NextGen" Generator. Utilize Existing New 200amp Automa… residential —
2026-09-02 HVAC $10,588 — Installing 7 inch rigid metal ductwork through attic to the exterior for kitchen… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — change out like for like install a new 3-ton s/s HP, AHU & 8kw heater commercial —
2026-09-02 Electrical $6,929,598 — Avenue Flats Apartments - Building 3, Level 4 Units 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405… 4 HVAC systems BLUE RIDGE ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Install 4ton s/s HP, variable speed AH, 10kw heaters, and ADDing Circuit. Also i… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction $1,800 — Adding a new concrete footing at center rear crawl space to support a 6x6 beam t… residential KEARNS CONSTRUCTION LLC (GC) (LIC # 87077)
2026-09-02 General Construction — 6404 QUAIL RUN WILMINGTON NC 28409 Oak Trees are dead creating a hazard to the property. Trees are flagged with a r… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — GENERATOR CHANGE OUT- LIKE FOR LIKE- Remove Existing Generator and Haul Away. In… commercial ×2 —
2026-09-02 Interior Renovation $49,630 — Removing the existing deck and replacing it with a 17x13 sunroom. Kitchen remode… COMPLETE RENOVATION SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Adding 18K BTU mini split to FROG residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Tattoo permit —
2026-09-02 Electrical $649,267 — Internal Alterations for Outpatient Clinics and Offices —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Change Out- Like for Like Remove Existing Generator & Automatic Transfer Switch.… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — VOID - COMMERCIAL PER HANS SCHULT - SEE COMM APP: 26-014759/Install new exterior… commercial —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 4395 BIRCHWOOD DR WILMINGTON NC 28405 Dead Pine Tree in Common Area —
2026-09-02 General Construction — 1709 PRINCESS ST WILMINGTON NC 28405 Remove dying tree from alley behind house —
2026-09-02 Fire Protection — 50 GREENVILLE AV WILMINGTON NC 28403 Removal of large dead tree that is leaning towards the building, if it were to f… —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — VOID - COMMERCIAL PER HANS SCHULT - SEE COMM APP: 26-014757/Install NG gas pipin… commercial —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — Installing Direct vent Enviro E33 gas fireplace insert into existing masonry woo… residential —
2026-09-02 General Construction — — VOID - COMMERCIAL PER HANS SCHULT - SEE COMM APP: 26-014756//Install new water s… commercial —
2026-09-02 Electrical $6,929,598 — Avenue Flats Apartments - Building 3 House Panel BLUE RIDGE ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-02 HVAC $514,285 — Tenant Improvement within an existing building. New Veterinarian Clinic that inc… New installation HVAC installation —
Page 30 of 159 ← Prev 1 2 … 29 30 31 158 159 Next →
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.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: 2 public source feeds.

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.

Nearby North Carolina Cities — explore building permits in other North Carolina cities

Monitor Wilmington permit & property activity

Email alerts when new public records are available for new permits and property activity. Contractor names are shown where the current public filing includes them; contact coverage varies by record. Owner information is shown only where it can be matched from available public records.

See Pricing Set Up Free Alerts

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.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Wilmington — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Some current permit records include source-published contractor names; contact fields appear only where published or matched. Property information is available only where public records can be matched. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Wilmington permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity.
Free resources

More on Wilmington & U.S. construction activity

Free permit tools
Permit lookup tools and a free city-by-city volume lookup — no signup required.
Permit activity badge
Show clients Wilmington permit activity from public records — copy one line of HTML for your website.

More North Carolina permit data

Charlotte permits Raleigh permits Mecklenburg County permits Cary permits Fayetteville permits Asheville permits Pinehurst permits Greensboro permits Waxhaw permits New Bern permits

Comparing permit-data tools? See BuildZoom vs Shovels vs PermitGrab (2026) — how to compare market coverage, source freshness, and available record fields.

Choose your market →
Then finish
setup