Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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7,947 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-10-02

PermitGrab tracks 7,947 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-10-02.

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Permit data through 2026-10-02

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Like for like replacement of 1.5 Ton HP w/3 KW Heat Kit. 1.5 tons 3 kW heat kit like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — replace/upgrade 200-amp main breaker panel along with all interior components —
2026-08-11 Electrical $15,882 — adding outlets to code in sunroom and ceiling fan//Tearing down existing 12x16 d… —
2026-08-11 Addition $32,866 — Add shower to exiting master bath and increase the size of master bedroom. Also … —
2026-08-11 Interior Renovation $13,712 — Replace the existing deck with a new 326 sqft detached deck with a height of 4'1… 326 sf residential New construction —
2026-08-11 Windows & Doors $20,505 — FLOODPLAIN / Replace six existing picture windows within existing openings, cons… —
2026-08-11 Electrical $278,790 — Boys and Girls Club Youth Center Toilet Renovations —
2026-08-11 Electrical $220,580 — Addition to the back of the existing home. —
2026-08-11 HVAC $439,481 — Two-story carriage house with garage bays on first level New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/200 amp meter base changeout, with a 200 amp transfer switch with 16 … 200A 16 circuits replacement —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — change out 1.5 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 5kw heat strips. 1.5 tons 5 kW heat kit heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Reactivation of permit 25-036911 (eco-flow subpanel/ transfer switc… 100A New installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Like for like change out of 1.5 ton split heat pump, air handler, and 5 KW heat … commercial —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — D. O'Brien - Change out, like for like - Installing a 3.5-ton HP w/ a variable A… 3.5 tons 10 kW heat kit like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 Fire Protection $353,850 — THRIVE FAMILY DENTAL; BFPE International - Design, Furnish and Install modificat… sprinkler —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Milam Gas piping from meter location to a cook stove —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — AIRMAX HEATING AND COOLING INCORPORATED - Changeout attic 3.0 ton furnace w/60,0… 3 tons 60,000 BTU AC, furnace replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 Electrical $291,746 3RD Office space renovations, including new light fixtures, lighting controls, and t… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 3 Ton SHP w/8KW 3 tons replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 Solar — — Swapping out faulty solar inverter and battery equipment on existing rooftop sol… battery solar Battery storage —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Michael and son Plumbing - Install a new RX 199 Rianii tankless water heater onl… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN//Install 2-EA 120 gallon above ground propane tanks and gas piping to… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Emergency reconnect- meter socket was broken, therefore power is being interrupt… 125A replacement —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Commercial ALE commercial —
2026-08-11 General Construction — US HWY 421 Resubmittal —
2026-08-11 General Construction — 5TH Stand Alone —
2026-08-11 HVAC $4,500 — Move a Mobile Home to this lot, setup.---installing one 2 ton heat pump condense… 2 tons AC, heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — REQUEST BUILDING AND FIRE INSPECTION FOR SIGNOFF AND SIGNATURE TO SUBMIT FORMD F… commercial —
2026-08-11 New Construction $355,796 — New townhome residence (left side) 3,226 sf residential New construction —
2026-08-11 Other — — install 4'x6' Suncoast resin shed no electric, no water or plumbing used for sto… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Removing the existing gas fireplace and installing new direct vent gas fireplace… —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — REPLACE DUCT WORK —
2026-08-11 Addition $143,377 — Enlarge existing rooms with existing space. —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — HVAC change out of a 3 ton split system, 8 KW's, 36,000 BTU 3 tons 36,000 BTU replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-11 Electrical $220,396 — Please add 2 addresses that fall under this permit for electrical meters as well… ×2 —
2026-08-11 HVAC $1,350,063 — RENOVATION OF EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR A NEW TOWN SQUARE FACILITY New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — INSTALL TWO (2) DUCTLESS MINI SPLITS IN LOBBY commercial —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Installation of a new Fire Alarm system with notification and initiating devices… commercial fire alarm —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Installing a ventless fireplace. Gas line is existing. —
2026-08-11 General Construction $22,058 — framing and cosmetic repairs due to termite damage 200 sf residential —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Install 60amp ev charger. includes 25 ft of trenching 60A EV charger New installation —
2026-08-11 Demolition — — Demolition of a single wide trailer with an attached room —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Change out 5-ton heat pump system #4 for front left cubicle area. AHU/above ceil… 1,800 sf commercial —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN__install level 2 ev charger. install panel surge —
2026-08-11 Electrical $353,850 — Wire dental office per approved plans —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Floodplain/ Michael and son HVAC - Install a 3.5 ton pas package unit - 3.5 tons New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-11 Plumbing — — Repair damaged waste & water lines to washer & lav/ Emergency Repairs to buildin… —
2026-08-11 New Construction $355,796 — New townhome residence (right side) 3,226 sf residential New construction —
2026-08-11 General Construction — — Rewire 2nd floor master bedroom & bathroom Second bathroom upstairs, hallway. Ad… —
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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 lead coverage is not currently available for this city.

About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 7947+ Wilmington building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-05 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 7,947 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: 2026-10-05. 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 7,947 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 7947 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. Source-published contractor coverage is not currently available for this city. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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Home service companies
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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.
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