Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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5,835 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,699
Total permit value (90d) $1,178,882,657
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 5,835 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-07. Updated daily.

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Wilmington building permit activity

952 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 48.3% from the prior 30 days, with $167,170,826 in declared project value across the 209 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,699 permits worth $1,178,882,657.

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 28412 — 734 permits
  • 28411 — 699 permits
  • 28403 — 636 permits
  • 28409 — 626 permits
  • 28405 — 605 permits
Biggest project this month
$9,378,001 · NHC Commercial Electrical · MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
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Wilmington had 952 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 317 general construction, 251 hvac and 156 electrical. The average project value is $848,992.

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Permit data through 2026-08-07

5,835 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-06-18 Electrical SHINNWOOD Add 50a generator inlet and interlock 50A new
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech LIVE OAK Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change out - 2.5 Ton HP, Coil and Gas Furnace 2.5 tons furnace replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech LIPSCOMB CHANGE OUT 3.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM ;10 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK 3.5 tons replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech TRAP FLOODPLAIN/ Install (1) 3-Ton Trane 16 heat pump system. 3 tons heat_pump new
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech SPLITBROOK REPLACE 2.5 TON 14.3 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCAT… 2.5 tons 14.3 SEER heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 Fire Protection CENTER POINT ***Prior Cut On Inspection for Phase 4 Area A Level 4 Units 451,452,453,454,455,… new
2026-06-18 Fire Protection CENTER POINT ***Prior Cut On for Phase 4 Area A Level 4 Units 472,474,440,435,437,439,441,443… new
2026-06-18 Electrical EASTWIND Re-bond Existing Swimming Pool As needed.
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech MASONBORO LOOP Changeout 1.5 ton split system heat pump with 5 KW heat strip 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical $29,337 DALLAS 266 sq ft enclosed porch 19x14'. replacing an existing wood deck 19x14' 266 roof sf
2026-06-18 Demolition OAKLEY Demotion of single wide and camper on property.
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech GANDER change out 3 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 5kw heat strips. 3 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech SEAWATCH Replace 1.5 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip & Replace 2.5 Ton Spli… 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 General Construction HARNETT Changing LLC & FEIN
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech HOLLY TREE change out / replace 1.5 ton split w/5 kw 1.5 tons replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech CHASTAIN FLOODPLAIN/2 Ton Split System 5KW 2 tons
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech CANAL FLOODPLAIN/ Change out 3-ton heat pump system for home. AHU/Garage/10kw/60amps, … 3 tons ac, heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical TREYBROOKE Install new wiring to new bathroom new
2026-06-18 Plumbing $88,232 OLD GARDEN OWNER/AFTER THE FACT PERMIT / My wife and I are first-time home renovators, and …
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $22,058 MACON NO PLANS / Lever girder under master bedroom
2026-06-18 Electrical $360,235 MARKET To construct a 2400 sf 2 story office building and associated (12) parking space… new
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech KLEIN D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, changes made - Installing a 2.0-ton HP w/ a varia… 2 tons replacement
2026-06-18 Plumbing AMARANTH FLOODPLAIN Install new gas line to generator. new
2026-06-18 Fire Protection $2,997,285 RANKIN Renovation of existing Apartment Bldg. Including upfit of Plumbing, Mechanical a… new
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical $39,704 VALOR wire new dining room area for lights and outlets, hard-wire ductless mini split new
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Roofing $252,454 QUEEN Repair foundation with new CMU continuous footer and block, new electrical, mech… new
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech MOORINGS Changeout attic 5.0 ton split system heat pump with 10KW heat strip 5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech FRONT FLOODPLAIN/Like for like replacement of 5 Ton HP w/3 KW Heat Kit. 5 tons replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 Pool/Spa $2,692 BANKS FLOODPLAIN / Add spa to existing ground floor deck
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 General Construction $59,887 ALEX TRASK Convert existing room over detached garage to ADU.
2026-06-18 Plumbing PARK Installation of a backflow preventor for irrigation system new
2026-06-18 Plumbing $14,805 SHOREBIRD Furnish & install plumbing for the pool equipment building. new
2026-06-18 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech HARBOUR Like for like change out of 2.5 ton split heat pump, air handler, and 5 Kw heat … 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech SAINT ANDREWS FLOODPLAIN/Like for like change out of 1.5 ton split heat pump, air handler, and… 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech 13TH Like for like change out of 2 ton split water source AC and air handler. Air han… 2 tons ac replacement
2026-06-18 Electrical RESTON Relocate washer and dryer and add receptacle in hallway new
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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 lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5835+ Wilmington building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The currently verified 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.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits - New Hanover County GIS (ArcGIS).

Who appears in Wilmington permit records this week?

PermitGrab indexes 5,835 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 2026-08-07. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 952 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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 5835 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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Home service companies
A Wilmington addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Wilmington permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Wilmington mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value to research active projects and property activity.
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