Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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8,006 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-10-05

PermitGrab tracks 8,006 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-10-05.

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Permit data through 2026-10-05

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2026-08-03 Solar $39,374 — Rooftop installation of 17 solar panels, paired with 17 micro inverters, raceway… solar Solar PV —
2026-08-02 New Construction $46,266 — stand alone workshop and lien to/ INCLUDES ELEC 60 AMPS *Must be at least 5 foot… 1,100 sf residential —
2026-08-01 Roofing $11,777 — Set up a stick-built 14' x 20 'gable-roofed shed, 7' high, in my backyard to rep… replacement Roof repair —
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 $28,769 — FLOODPLAIN/Renovation to existing restaurant building to be used as a new restau… 182 sf commercial —
2026-07-31 General Construction $44,116 — Scope of Work The project consists of relocating the existing kitchen approximat… 400 sf —
2026-07-31 Other — — Installation of Banfield Sign Package as Follows: - Proposed Sign E01 (QTY: 1): … —
2026-07-31 Interior Renovation $49,630 — FLOODPLAIN/ Kitchen Remodel, Demo, Structural Repair on one wall (see plan), She… —
2026-07-31 General Construction — 13TH FLOODPLAIN/Like for like change out of 2 ton split AC, air handler, and 5 Kw hea… 2 tons 5 kW heat kit AC like for like replacement —
2026-07-31 New Construction $226,205 — New Construction Single Family Home 2,051 sf residential New construction ×2 —
2026-07-31 Fire Protection — — 8" and 6" c900 and hydrants —
2026-07-31 Other — — Installation of temporary D/F, 3' x 15' banner - (45 SQ.FT) Installation Dates: … —
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 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 —
2026-07-30 Roofing $20,189 — Construction of a new 16’ x 30’ (480 sq. ft.) detached accessory storage buildin… —
2026-07-30 Other — — Reface existing monument, install 1 decro-metal laurel, Install 1 internally lit… —
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 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 New Construction $360,648 — New Single Family Home 3,270 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-30 New Construction $45,881 — New Construction - Accessory Dwelling Unit 416 sf residential —
2026-07-30 General Construction $12,683 — Replace (9) existing windows with new Renewal by Andersen full-frame replacement… 115 sf —
2026-07-30 General Construction — — RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VII LOT 947 FOR TRUSST —
2026-07-30 New Construction $256,976 — New Residential Single family home 2,330 sf residential New construction —
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 General Construction $212,308 — FLOODPLAIN/ 2 helical piers, 8ft supplemental beam, 3 CMU Piers 1,925 sf residential —
2026-07-29 Addition $18,529 — install 12x14 pergola attached to existing home —
2026-07-29 Plumbing $4,740,708 — Remodel of existing Rooms To Go retail store. —
2026-07-29 Interior Renovation — 2ND Stand Alone —
2026-07-29 General Construction — — Plumb 2 kitchen sinks utilizing air gaps to drains feeding in a pump. Pump disch… —
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 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 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 Solar $34,824 — Installation of 25-panel rooftop solar PV system with one backup battery battery solar Battery storage —
2026-07-29 Electrical $239,810 — Electrical wiring of POOL EQUIPMENT ONLY: Cotton's Electric, Lic# 12059 —
2026-07-29 Electrical $313,213 — NEW RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU/GUTHRIE'S CHICKEN —
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 —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — OBRIEN/MEADE - Change out and install a 3 ton 70K BTU Gas Pack with an LP Kit. R… 3 tons replacement —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Install electric conduit, wire, circuit breaker, and labor associated with the i… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — US HWY 421 change-out (one) 2.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 5kw 5 kW —
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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 8006+ Wilmington building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-06 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 8,006 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 2026-10-05. Newest permit date: 2026-10-06. 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 8,006 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 8006 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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