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
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Like for Like 2 ton changeout. 2 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Change out 5 ton 10 kw split system heat pump commercial —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Installed a 100 amp exterior panel to supply power to septic tank control panel. 100A —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Install One 26kw Kohler Generator Install Approx. 10' of Gas Piping from Natural… —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — set 2 120ag and run underground line to generator —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Converting electric Water Heater to a tankless gas WH. Running new gas lines. —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Changeout 4 ton split system heat pump with 10 KW heat strip commercial —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — INSTALLING 19000 BTU SINGLE ZONE MINI SPLIT - AIR HANDLER IS GOING IN FINISHED G… AC, mini-split —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — REPLACE 3.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP - WITH DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 3.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — set 2 120ag propane tanks and run underground gas line to pool heater —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Remove and replace 1.5 ton split heat pump 1.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 Pool/Spa — — Stand Alone ×2 —
2026-08-10 General Construction — — Installing whole home generator and setting (2) 120 gallon tanks. Completing gas… —
2026-08-10 Plumbing $9,375 2ND Bathroom Renovation - No footprint change —
2026-08-09 General Construction $367,376 — 2 Story, 4BR, 3 Bath, 2 Car Garage, Wood Frame Construction, Crawl Space 3,331 sf 2-story 4 beds 2-car garage residential —
2026-08-08 General Construction — — Permit# 26-007484 Add gas piping for pool heater Cape Fear Generators Lic# 33494 —
2026-08-08 HVAC $286,754 — FLOODPLAIN/NO PLANS JUST REPAIR WORK Repair roof, new shingles, repair electrica… New installation HVAC repair —
2026-08-08 New Construction — — AIRLIE @ WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND LOT 7 FOR GRACE CUSTOM HOMES —
2026-08-08 New Construction — — AIRLIE @ WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND LOT 28 FOR GRACE CUSTOM HOMES —
2026-08-07 HVAC $485,276 — FLOODPLAIN/HOMEOWNER ADDITION & RENOVATION/Install mechanical systems and ductin… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. ×3 —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — 2psi gas piping to pool heater and conversion of existing range —
2026-08-07 Electrical $73,899 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build pool house. 1 Temporary Pow… 400A New installation —
2026-08-07 Electrical $3,908,126 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build apartment building. Two Tem… 4400A New installation —
2026-08-07 Electrical $1,192,372 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build Clubhouse. 1 Temporary Powe… 1000A New installation —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Remove Existing Generator. Install One 20kw Kohler Generator. Utilize Existing G… —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — DUCT WORK ONLY CHANGE OUT 1276 SQ FT CRAWLSPACE WHOLE HOUSE 1,276 sf —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — like for like 3 ton change out and zone equipment 3 tons like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — replace standard electric hwh with hp hwh residential —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN//Service upgrade —
2026-08-07 Electrical $56,865 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build car wash and Maintenance bu… 400A New installation —
2026-08-07 HVAC $10,038 US HWY 421 INSTALL GROUND LEVEL JOB TRAILER mini split system/ Construction Trailer for New… mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Wiring 240V 20amp dedicated circuit from subpanel to existing irrigation pump fo… 20A 240V —
2026-08-07 Electrical $6,893,673 — (Live Wire Electric Company: Electrical Permit for new build apartment building.… 3200A New installation —
2026-08-07 Electrical $38,233 — (Live Wire Electric: Electrical Permit for new build trash compactor. 200AMP ser… 200A New installation —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Goodman Condenser 2 Ton Split System Heat Pump - 14.3 SEER2 - R-32. 5 Kw 2 tons 14.3 SEER AC, heat pump —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — set lp tank and hp line from tank to house (above ground tank ) —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Add dedicated circuit for automatic doors at front entrance —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — install a new 18k BTU mini split system in the sunroom and will be adding a circ… —
2026-08-07 General Construction $19,852 — Convert existing screen room into conditioned sunroom. add electric to code in s… 180 sf residential —
2026-08-07 Pool/Spa — — Coast system doesnt recognize 364 Darlington, but this is for the Annex pool. —
2026-08-07 HVAC $199,274 — INSTALL ONE (1) 4-TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP AND DUCT SYSTEM 4 tons heat pump New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-07 General Construction — 15TH Temporarily Detach Main panel and meter from house to replace siding behind pane… —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Changeout of 3.5 Ton heat pump split system in attic 3.5 tons heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Replace 3 ton heat pump outdoor unit only 3 tons heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-07 General Construction — — Install new meter/panel combo install panel surge install hvac surge update grou… —
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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
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
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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.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
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