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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2026-09-01 General Construction — — REPLACING CURRENT SYSTEM WITH A NEW 2 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP. HOOKING TO EXISTING D… commercial —
2026-09-01 Electrical $30,395,105 — (Live Wire Electric: Prior Cut On Permit for 460,462,464,466,468,470,360,362,364… CAPE FEAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction — — replace 3 ton split heat pump with 5 kw of heat commercial —
2026-09-01 Plumbing — 917 RABBIT RUN WILMINGTON NC 28409 Repair water service line work —
2026-09-01 Electrical $30,395,105 — (Live Wire Electric: Prior Cut On Permit for Section E Units 34 - 46.) Construct… CAPE FEAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction $165,435 — Small-Scale Renovation- New natural gas fireplace, gas line extension, new light… 1,500 sf residential BLISS PROPERTY COMPANY LLC
2026-09-01 Demolition — — demo building in the left rear of the property (tropical tans ) remove roof, ext… Re-roof HKS CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-01 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Change out 2-ton heat pump system for second floor north bedrooms. AH… residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Installation of new tankless gas hot water heater on the exterior of home. residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip. commercial ×2 —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Replacement of (1) 12.5 ton Gas pack RTU with like for like. No new Gas line wor… commercial —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. commercial —
2026-09-01 Electrical $173,491 — Temp power to the Construction Trailer —
2026-09-01 Other — — Non Illuminated Metal Shoebox Style sign on wall- Dimensions= approx. 72"w x 36"… FASTSIGNS of Huntersville, NC
2026-09-01 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Changeout attic 3.0 ton split system gas furnace and a/c system residential —
2026-09-01 Electrical $2,004,192 US HWY 421 EPRIOR - POWER TO TURN ON LIGHTS FOR PUNCH LIST AND TURN ON HVAC UNITS TO ACCLIM… MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Michael and son HVAC - Install a 5 ton split /AC 80%gas system - ODU - outside A… residential —
2026-09-01 Electrical $455,624 — PRIOR CUT-ON / New Circle K Convenience Store/ SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR Fue… WIMCO CORP (B) LIC# 03478)
2026-09-01 Electrical $595,566 — FLOODPLAIN__ rewire of existing home 400 amp service /Stair and deck addition, K… 400A New installation KINGPOST DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Replace existing 100a meter base and 100a indoor panel with new outdoor 200A Met… residential —
2026-09-01 Electrical — — Install one ceiling fan with light fixture, one receptacle, and one wall switch.… service panel New installation Panel service RTC RESTORATIONS LLC ((GC)…
2026-09-01 General Construction — — change-out (one) 70 Ton chiller & Air Handler - NO HEAT- "like for like" commercial —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Install new water line from meter to house residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — replace like for like dryer, stove, water heater and power for garage. residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Changeout - like for like 2.5 Ton Split HP w/ 10KW Closet AHU residential —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — This is an emergency job for today Tues, Sept 1. For Unit A and B, both panels a… residential —
2026-09-01 New Construction $467,409 — New Construction Single Family 4,238 sf residential New construction COLEMAN FINE HOMES LLC
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Install 57 gallon above ground propane tank & connect to existing gas line residential —
2026-09-01 Fire Protection — — 40' X 100' FRAME TENT - FISH FRY @ ABC SUPPLY CO —
2026-09-01 HVAC $83,931 — Floodplain/ install 2ton with 5kw heat lit 2 tons 5 kW heat kit New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-01 General Construction — — Tattoo Permit Renewal —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — tub to shower (same location) residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Change out a 3 ton 10 kw package unit and duct work. residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Installing whole home generator and setting (2) 120 gallon tanks. Co… residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — replacement of existing 2 ton split system heat pump to tie into existing ductwo… commercial —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — OBRIEN/MEADE - Change out 2 ton s/s HP and AHU w/ 5 kw heaters. commercial —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — Installing gas lines to a new addition to the house for 2 fireplaces, range, tan… residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Install One 26kw Kohler Generator. Install Approx. 5' of Gas Piping t… residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — Change out 100 # CLY for a 57 gallon above ground propane tank residential —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — Change out PTAC unit in Apt. 7408 like for like. commercial —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — SET 250 ABOVE GROUND PROAPANE TANK. RUN GAS LINE TO GENERATOR AND POSSIBLY TIEIN… residential —
2026-08-31 Solar — 25TH Installation of 14 440W rooftop PV solar panels and 1 tesla powerwall 3 battery battery solar Battery storage CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC
2026-08-31 Other — 1525 S FRONT ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Subject Property: 1525 S. Front St Wilmington, NC PIN: R05417-014-001-000 Dear M… —
2026-08-31 General Construction $238,254 — TENANT IMPROVEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING TO SUPPORT NEW TENANT. WORK INCLUDES … 1,501 sf commercial WATHCO, LLC
2026-08-31 General Construction $12,908 — Foundation repair using the installation of 6 helical piers. residential FOUNDATION PRO NC LLC (LIC #…
2026-08-31 Landscaping & Exterior — 4728 LONG LEAF HILLS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409 Concrete driveway added which will tie into the right of way via 2 aprons connec… —
2026-08-31 General Construction $607,477 — FLOODPLAIN / Erect single family residence 5,508 sf residential M N WEBB LLC
2026-08-31 General Construction — — replace existing out door heat pump unit with 7.5 out door heat pump unit. repla… commercial —
2026-08-31 General Construction — — Michael and son HVAC - Install a 2 ton mini split with 3 heads - ** 12K living r… 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.

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How can contractors find construction leads in Wilmington?

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