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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2026-07-31 General Construction $28,769 — FLOODPLAIN/Renovation to existing restaurant building to be used as a new restau… 182 sf commercial —
2026-07-31 New Construction $270,652 — New Construction Single Family Home 2,454 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-31 Interior Renovation $43,454 — Convert Garage to 2 Bedrooms and Convert 1/2 Downstairs Bath to a Full Bath with… —
2026-07-31 General Construction — — change out 2.5 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 5kw heat strips. 2.5 tons 5 kW heat kit heat pump replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-31 Interior Renovation $1,002,780 US HWY 421 Installation of Pallet Racking/RENOVATIONS UNDER 26-00219 —
2026-07-31 New Construction $125,109 — Tear down and rebuild entire back deck attached to the main structure. Deck is 9… 900 sf 4 units commercial —
2026-07-31 Other — — Installation of temporary D/F, 3' x 15' banner - (45 SQ.FT) Installation Dates: … —
2026-07-30 New Construction $360,648 — New Single Family Home 3,270 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-30 General Construction — — RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VII LOT 947 FOR TRUSST —
2026-07-30 General Construction $12,683 — Replace (9) existing windows with new Renewal by Andersen full-frame replacement… 115 sf —
2026-07-30 Roofing $20,189 — Construction of a new 16’ x 30’ (480 sq. ft.) detached accessory storage buildin… —
2026-07-30 General Construction — 41ST Replace like for like 2 ton heat pump with 5kw 2 tons 5 kW heat kit heat pump like for like replacement —
2026-07-30 New Construction $256,976 — New Residential Single family home 2,330 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-30 General Construction $212,308 — FLOODPLAIN/ 2 helical piers, 8ft supplemental beam, 3 CMU Piers 1,925 sf residential —
2026-07-30 Windows & Doors — — Replace existing 20 windows, 5 specialty windows, and 2 patio doors with new Ren… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-30 Windows & Doors $15,882 — Replace (3) existing double-hung windows with insert-installed Renewal by Anders… like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-30 New Construction $45,881 — New Construction - Accessory Dwelling Unit 416 sf residential —
2026-07-30 Other — — Reface existing monument, install 1 decro-metal laurel, Install 1 internally lit… —
2026-07-29 General Construction — — Running new gas lines for water heater relocation —
2026-07-29 Electrical $239,810 — Electrical pool BONDING ONLY: Carolina Creations Landscape, LLC -Lic# 34576 —
2026-07-29 General Construction — — Removing and relocating Water Heater —
2026-07-29 Addition $936,031 US HWY 421 addition of racks in existing warehouse —
2026-07-29 Plumbing $4,740,708 — Remodel of existing Rooms To Go retail store. —
2026-07-29 Solar $34,824 — Installation of 25-panel rooftop solar PV system with one backup battery battery solar Battery storage —
2026-07-29 General Construction — — Plumb 2 kitchen sinks utilizing air gaps to drains feeding in a pump. Pump disch… —
2026-07-29 Interior Renovation — 2ND Stand Alone —
2026-07-29 Addition $18,529 — install 12x14 pergola attached to existing home —
2026-07-29 Other — — One Illuminated channel letter sign installation on a wall. Total approx 179 sqf… —
2026-07-29 General Construction — 41ST tattoo permit —
2026-07-29 Demolition — 5TH ADDRESS CHANGE: FROM 411 WOOSTER ST TO 718 S 5TH AV/Full interior gut of drywall… —
2026-07-29 Interior Renovation $736,400 16TH Interior building renovation —
2026-07-29 Interior Renovation $76,928 — FLOODPLAIN/ Remodel the current leasing office space and turn it into a Clubroom… —
2026-07-29 General Construction — — Suite G - Install a new 5ton s/s RTU hp w/10kw heaters for the dish washing room… 5 tons 10 kW heat kit rooftop unit New installation HVAC installation —
2026-07-29 General Construction $26,139 — Demo/Removal existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install custom built LivingSp… 237 sf —
2026-07-29 Interior Renovation $220,580 — Aesthetic renovation, floors, drywall, tile, cabinets, etc. Possible interior wa… —
2026-07-29 General Construction $75,000 — Install a 12' 9" x 31' 10" fiberglass in-ground pool with 377 sq/ft of cement po… 363 sf —
2026-07-29 Electrical $313,213 — NEW RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU/GUTHRIE'S CHICKEN —
2026-07-29 Electrical $239,810 — Electrical wiring of POOL EQUIPMENT ONLY: Cotton's Electric, Lic# 12059 —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Replace 3 Ton Straight cool Package Unit 3 tons replacement —
2026-07-28 General Construction — KERR Emergency service panel and service pole replacement-tree fell on service —
2026-07-28 HVAC $104,776 — addition off rear of house including family room, dining room, office, laundry, … —
2026-07-28 New Construction $319,400 — New Construction Multifamily home 2,896 sf New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction $406,750 — Construction of single family dwelling 3,688 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction — US HWY 421 Build new permanent pole service, 200 Amp 200A New installation —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Replace 4 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 10 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — change-out (one) 4T gas pack "like for like" 90,000 btus like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — REPLACE 2.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 2.5 tons heat pump replacement —
2026-07-28 Electrical $353,298 CHESTNUT Need prior power to energize entire building to condition full space./Remodel ex… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Like for like - change out - 2ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 5 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — 3RD Goodman 3 Ton Split System. 14.3 SEER 3 tons 14.3 SEER —
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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.
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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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