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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2026-08-23 General Construction — 4516 RIVER RD WILMINGTON NC 28412 Riverlights Drift Apartments The previous developer of these tracts of land deci… —
2026-08-21 General Construction $240,873 — new build two story 2,184 sf 2-story residential New construction ANDRE' BEAMAN NANCE (GC) (LIC #…
2026-08-21 Plumbing $128,598 11TH Plumbing for masterbath with tub,vanity,toilet,additional watercloset with sink … AL L MELVIN (GC)
2026-08-21 Addition $30,881 — ADD Lean-to awing off of existing garage and over existing driveway —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / install 5 ln ft Supplemental Beam - S4, 1 IntelliJack (1-3'), 4 Sup… residential GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-08-21 Addition $577,758 US HWY 421 60x100 PEMB Addition ALEXANDER DESIGN BUILD INC ((GC) LIC# 73575)
2026-08-21 Interior Renovation $514,285 — Tenant Improvement within an existing building. New Veterinarian Clinic that inc… BRADFORD BUILDING COMPANY INC (GC) (LIC # 79137)
2026-08-21 HVAC $128,598 11TH Addition of Masterbedroom with masterbath Addition of living room AL L MELVIN (GC)
2026-08-21 General Construction — — change-out 10 Ton VRF multizone system "like for like" with (5) 8K 4-way cassett… commercial —
2026-08-21 Windows & Doors $50,733 — FLOODPLAIN / replacing all windows on front they will be black exterior with SDL… ROO SERVICES LLC
2026-08-21 General Construction — — NC QUALITY AIR - change out / replace 2 ton split w, 5kw **8/26/26: REPLACEING (… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — 200 amp panel relocation residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/MOVING EXISTING GAS LINE TO NEW GENERATOR LOCATION. ADDING 2ND LP TAN… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Install 20amp Electrical Feed from Panel to Two (2) Landscape Receptacles per Pl… residential —
2026-08-21 Addition $62,204 — Build a 18'x22' Bedroom and Bath Addition on the front and a 12'x14' covered por… ARCHILL INC (CONTRACTOR)
2026-08-21 Fire Protection — — 59x99 15x15 Tent location on property hasn't been determined yet but tents are c… —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Replacement of meter and panel on the outside of the house residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Install One 26kw Kohler Air-Cooled Generator. Install One 200amp Automatic Trans… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Remove Existing Meterbase Combo & Install New 200amp Meterbase. Install (1) 200a… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — " 08/26/2026 Revision- Install gas piping from existing 2 psi riser located near… residential —
2026-08-21 Plumbing $31,335 — bike barn and pet spa —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Changeout 1.5 ton heat pump with matching air handler with 5kw heat strips commercial —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Replacing a 2 ton heat pump split system with 5KW heat strips residential —
2026-08-21 Plumbing $259,681 — Interior and exterior remodel. —
2026-08-21 Plumbing $291,746 3RD Office space renovations BUCKNER BUILD LLC ((GC) LIC#…
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Install Gas Piping from Leased Propane Tanks to Generator with Required Regulato… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Install approx. 20' of Gas Piping from Natural Gas Meter to Generator w/ Require… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — RYAN ROBERT GEER - Install new gas piping to tankless water heater. 3/4 galvaniz… residential —
2026-08-21 New Construction $250,000 — Build New Swimming Pool and Deck for Community 7,619 sf commercial EDGEWATER POOLS LLC
2026-08-21 Plumbing $77,203 — HOMEOWNER / Bedroom and Bathroom addition. Work completed, seeking permit after … —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/REPLACE HVAC - HEAT PUMP 4TON 10KW HEAT STRIP residential —
2026-08-21 HVAC $27,572 — add approx 10'x15' addition to rear left of home for ensuite bathroom. Combine e… —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Complete service replacement ~ includes replacement of meter and panel with a 20… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Set factory wired power supply for Spectrum Cable next to Power Transformer commercial —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Like for like replacement of 1.5 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. commercial —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 3.5 ton straight a/c w/ furnace and coil residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Change out 2.5-ton heat pump system- 1,500 square feet. The air handler is suspe… 1,500 sf commercial —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — HVAC CHANGE OUT, REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEM. 2TON HP SPLIT, CHANGE BREAKER… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 2 ton split system, 7 KW's, 24,000 BTU residential —
2026-08-21 Solar — — Installation of 42 440W Rooftop PV solar panels and 1 tesla powerwall 3 battery.… battery solar Battery storage CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC
2026-08-21 Interior Renovation $5,514 — FLOODPLAIN/Install 7 Jack (3-5') GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-08-21 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN_Install 2 new zoned 9000BTU mini-splits. Adding circuit for outdoor u… residential —
2026-08-21 Windows & Doors $27,793 — Like-for-like replacement of 14 windows. The installation method is half-sert, a… like for like replacement HVAC changeout RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Michael and son electrical - run new 20amp dedicated circuit for light in garage… residential —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — Tattoo permit; existing establishment/new artist —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VIII ON LOT 1168 FOR CHARTER —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — 746 FINLEY PLACE - PBC BUILDING CORP —
2026-08-21 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 2.5 ton split system, 8 KW's, 30,000 BTU residential —
2026-08-21 Plumbing — 6820 MARKET ST Unit: B3 WILMINGTON NC 28405 Installation of 128 LF 2” SDR 11 MDPE natural gas pipeline to be installed by di… —
2026-08-21 HVAC — 602 SUNNYVALE DR WILMINGTON NC 28412 10 soil borings for environmental sampling - each boring is 3 inch diam. x 7 ft … —
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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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