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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2026-08-26 General Construction — 413 MELTON RD WILMINGTON NC 28412 Tie- in 2" water main —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 1822 WADDELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Relay Sewer Service line work —
2026-08-26 Other — 219 S WATER ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 A 4x4 die cut aluminum sign with nautical themes and South Water Street Antiques… —
2026-08-26 Landscaping & Exterior — 5 BROOKWOOD AV WILMINGTON NC 28403 Removal and replacement of homeowners driveway, Removal and replacement of 16' o… —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip. 1002 Mayflower Drive the pines Bld… commercial —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 918 N 4TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Repair sewer main line work —
2026-08-26 Electrical $18,529 — Demo existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install a custom LivingSpace Sunroom … —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — HVAC CHANGE OUT, REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEM. 2.5 TON HP SPLIT, DUCTWORK, 1… 1,400 sf residential —
2026-08-26 Other — 16TH Installing a new clearance bar in drive-thru area. For( StarBucks on s 16th.) SEPTEMBER SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
2026-08-26 General Construction $90,000 — Construct a 15x30 inground gunite pool/spa. 450 sf residential AIRLIE OUTDOOR LLC
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip. commercial —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Change out a 2 ton split system and duct work. residential —
2026-08-26 Landscaping & Exterior — 555 CASTLE ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Closing sidewalk to perform work on brick facade —
2026-08-26 Other — 1602 PHYSICIANS DR Unit: 101 WILMINGTON NC 28401 Changing Vinyl overlay only on existing wall sign panel —
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation — 3601 CONVERSE RD WILMINGTON NC 28403 Construction of a 40,000 Sf Medical office building over current parking lot —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 1202 MARKET ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Relay water service line work —
2026-08-26 General Construction — 1205 ORANGE ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Install Cleanout —
2026-08-26 Electrical — 1729 ALLENS LN WILMINGTON NC 28403 Installation of 1,475 linear feet of one (1) 2-inch conduit and fiber optic cabl… —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 1619 CHESTNUT ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Repair sewer main in rear line work —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 701 KELLY RD WILMINGTON NC 28409 Repair water service line work —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Change out 3 ton 8 kw split system heat pump residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Michael and son HVAC - Install a 2.5 ton split heat pump system with 5KW electri… residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Wawa convenience store with gas pumps and retail sales of convenience items and … commercial —
2026-08-26 Electrical $26,470 — one outside door light and switch add 4 outlets with ceiling fan and mini split … MYERS RESTORATION INC (B) (LIC #…
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Hook up owner's generator equipment residential —
2026-08-26 Electrical $120,099 — Remove existing fixtures and wire for remodel work. Installing new lay-in fixtur… MLM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation $28,250 — New Deck Fox Construction and Remodeling LLC (Contact)
2026-08-26 General Construction $76,736 — Installing an inground fiberglass swimming pool (12'6x23') with approx. 464 sq f… 464 sf residential OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
2026-08-26 General Construction — — REPLACE EXISTING WATER SERVICE FROM WATER METER TO HOME residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Like for like change out of 1.5 ton split Heat pump, air handler, and 5 KW heat … commercial —
2026-08-26 Other — — Installation of 1 non-electrical freestanding monument sign. Saltwater Signworks Inc
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Change out Roof top unit like for like 5 ton gas pack commercial —
2026-08-26 Addition — — TERESA'S TEST PERMIT GC CONTRACTOR TEST
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation $1,737,661 — DSW Shoes Tenant Improvement A.F. ALBER GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC (GC) (LIC # 55922)
2026-08-26 General Construction $607,710 — 5,000 sf wedding event venue - "Milo Events" 5,000 sf commercial SEXTON CONSTRUCTION COASTAL LLC
2026-08-26 General Construction — — remove wiring from pool pump replace pool pump rewire add gfci breaker if needed… commercial —
2026-08-26 Electrical — — FLOODPLAIN/Installation of inground, fiberglass 14'x30' swimming pool, and pool … CAPITAL ASSET TOPSAIL DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-08-26 General Construction — — change out 3.5 ton split system; 10 kw heat strip, no ductwork. residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — Installation of 1 Tesla PW3 battery and Tesla Gateway to existing solar PV syste… residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — 4302 MARKET ST Unit: 170 WILMINGTON NC 28403 Replace 6" water valve —
2026-08-26 Interior Renovation $2,566,933 — NOVANT HEALTH SCOTTS HILL - ED CT RODGERS BUILDERS INC
2026-08-26 Addition — — IT TEST —
2026-08-26 General Construction — — change out 2.5 ton ac package unit 60kbtu gas. residential —
2026-08-26 General Construction — US HWY 421 FLOODPLAIN/ Like for like replacement of 2.5 Ton Split System HP w/3 KW Heat Kit… commercial —
2026-08-26 Solar $30,031 — FLOODPLAIN / Rooftop installation of 34 solar panels. Installing one Tesla Power… battery solar Battery storage CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC
2026-08-26 Other — 1928 S 16TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Placement of 55” round vinyl graphic logo on pre existing free standing sign. No… —
2026-08-26 Plumbing — 1015 HALL ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Relay water and sewer service line work —
2026-08-25 Electrical $3,711,462 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build apartment building 1. This … 4400A 88 units 4-story commercial New installation Harold K. Jordan & Co., Inc.
2026-08-25 General Construction — — we will run gas line from kitchen and punch through side of home to outside, pro… residential —
2026-08-25 General Construction — — REPLACE 4 TON SPLTI HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 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?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Wilmington?

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