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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2026-09-28 New Construction $250,469 — New Construction Single Family Home 2,271 sf residential New construction ×2 PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-09-28 Windows & Doors $66,174 — Covered porch Grill Area Sliding door BLUE OCEAN CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-28 Roofing $1,940,540 — COMMERCIAL ROOF REPAIR...PVC OVERLAY: Mobilize and setup OSHA compliant fall pro… metal, tpo New installation Roof repair PREMIER BUILDING ASSOCIATES SOUTHERN DIVISION LLC
2026-09-28 Plumbing — 3426 TALON CT WILMINGTON NC 28409 Repair Water Service line work —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — sub panel, 125 amps for well and a couple of outlets residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — EV car charger installed outside next to outdoor subpanel residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — US HWY 421 FLOODPLAIN/ Install water line and sewer line for future building beyond area to… commercial —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — Replacement of two stage heat pump residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — Install direct vent gas insert, venting, 120 Gallon ASME LP tank and gas line fr… residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 4 ton SHP w/10KW residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — Installing 25 feet of Gas Piping residential —
2026-09-28 General Construction — — Change out- 2 ton 5 kw split system heat pump commercial —
2026-09-26 General Construction — — Cape fear latin fesgival —
2026-09-26 General Construction — — capefear altino vestival 26 de septiembre —
2026-09-26 General Construction — — CAPE FEAR LATINOS FESTIVAL —
2026-09-25 New Construction $249,807 — 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom new construction detached ADU 2,265 sf 2 beds residential EASTERN ADU LLC (B) (LIC #104507)
2026-09-25 Addition $155,288 — replace foundation add second floor new roof, electrical, plumbing and hvac use … MILES E KATH
2026-09-25 Plumbing — 418 ORANGE ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Relay Sewer Service line work —
2026-09-25 Other — 411 CHESTNUT ST Unit: 101 WILMINGTON NC 28401 Change of business —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Like for like replacement of 2.5 Ton HP w/5-8 KW Heat Kit. commercial —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Install direct vent fireplace and venting. Gas line provided by others. residential —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — CODE CASE - AFTER THE FACT PERMIT - 480V FROM PUMP HOUSE - SEVERAL HUNDRED FOOT … commercial —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Install new washer box connections commercial —
2026-09-25 Windows & Doors $136,104 — Previously an overhand area used for storage we closed it in for more secure are… FIGURED SERVICES, LLC
2026-09-25 General Construction $495,202 — **REVISED TO ADD GAS FIREPLACE** FLOODPLAIN New single-family home. 4,490 sf residential New construction SOURCE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-25 Interior Renovation $61,873 — ADDITION TO INCLUDE RENOVATION - SEE EXPIRED 22-011190 FOR INSPECTION HISTORY - … DAE BUILDING INC
2026-09-25 Plumbing — 314 TANBRIDGE RD WILMINGTON NC 28405 Repair Water Service Leak line work —
2026-09-25 General Construction — 1312 MARSDON AV WILMINGTON NC 28401 Drvieway in front of house —
2026-09-25 New Construction $603,617 — FLOODPLAIN/Single family new construction 5,473 sf residential New construction SOURCE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Upgrading Water Heater from a 6 gallon to a 20 gallon. Location of water heater … commercial —
2026-09-25 General Construction $95,371 7TH Barndominium On a mono slab 952 sf residential RETE CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-25 General Construction — — sand in water ×2 —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Full replacement of existing HVAC system (=3-ton heat pump, air handler, zoning … residential ×2 —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Replacing all exposed gas piping on the roof, in the mechanical room, and in the… commercial —
2026-09-25 Electrical $5,000 — Relocate outlets, switches, lighting for new kitchen layout. COASTAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC
2026-09-25 Plumbing $2,000 — Relocate water line for fridge, flip sink plumbing to opposite side of wall, cha… standard line work replacement Water heater COASTAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC
2026-09-25 Electrical — 12TH Attached Carport Addition STENERSEN CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Remove existing system and install new 4-ton 18 SEER2 variable-speed heat-pump s… residential —
2026-09-25 Electrical $40,000 — Renovating and enlarging the existing single-family residence to include an atta… HALLY CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-09-25 General Construction $833,682 — **FLOODPLAIN** Single family new construction / REVISION: 10/23/2025 - HVAC Scop… 7,559 sf residential New construction SOURCE CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-25 General Construction — — change-out (one) 2.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 8kw (choir room) commercial —
2026-09-25 HVAC $40,000 15TH OWNER TRADE FOR MECHANICAL_Install 18,000 BTU Mini Split System in new construct… 1.5 tons 18,000 BTU mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Main Unit: Obrien/Meade to change out 3.5 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 10 kw BT… residential —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — Replace existing system with a 2.5 ton 8kw heat pump split system. commercial —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — SET LP TANK AND HP LINE FROM TANK TO HOUSE ( ABOVE GROUND TANK ) residential —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN / Install 2ton s/s HP, variable speed AH, 5kw heaters. Meade Electric… residential —
2026-09-25 General Construction — — REPLACING / INSTALLING 1TON MIDEA DUCTLESS HEAT PUMP LOCATED BACK OF BUILDING AN… commercial —
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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?

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. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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Home service companies
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Wilmington renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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