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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2026-07-28 New Construction $341,237 — new single family dwelling 3,094 sf residential New construction ×2 —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/ Install circuit for hot tub —
2026-07-28 New Construction $280,688 — New Construction Multifamily home 2,545 sf New construction ×3 —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — CHANGE OUT 2 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; 3 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK 3 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction $292,268 — FLOODPLAIN//Construction of single family dwelling 2,650 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — HVAC CHANGE OUT A 12000 BTU MINI SPLIT 15 AMP BREAKER, GARAGE /FROG, RECONNECT E… 15A replacement —
2026-07-28 HVAC $104,776 — addition off rear of house including family room, dining room, office, laundry, … —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Changeout attic 3.0 ton split system heat pump with 10 KW heat strip 10 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Replace 3 Ton Split Heat Pump including 8 KW Heat Strip 8 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — KERR Emergency service panel and service pole replacement-tree fell on service —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Replace 3 Ton Straight cool Package Unit 3 tons replacement —
2026-07-28 Electrical $1,887,617 PENNINGTON SHELL BUILDING 2 UNITS / New warehouse construction —
2026-07-28 Electrical $417,159 US HWY 421 LOW VOLTAGE: (3) POS, (2) Access Point, NO SECURITY EQUIP OR CABLING, (1) Back O… low voltage —
2026-07-28 Electrical $26,470 WHISKEY BRANCH removal of existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install a custom built 3'x17'x3… service panel New installation —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Like for like - change out - 2ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 5 kW —
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 General Construction — — 2 HP PUMP GROUND WORK AND CONNECTION —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM 3 KW HEAT STRIPS ; NO DUCTWORK 3 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — replace existing FA system —
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 — — change-out (one) 4T gas pack "like for like" 90,000 btus like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — OBRIEN - removing water heater from attic and installing a new gas tankless wate… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — OBRIEN - run new gas line for water heater install —
2026-07-28 Roofing $2,099,680 — Wall partition demo, replace existing sprinkler lines and raise to the roof deck… replacement —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — OBRIEN - Running new gas lines for new installed water heater —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — removing 2 current gas fireplaces and installing 2 new gas direct vent fireplace… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — like for like: change out 2.5 ton split HP w/7.5KW 7.5 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — change-out (three) s/s heat pumps ALL "LIKE FOR LIKE" (Common Areas) Downstairs … 5 kW —
2026-07-28 New Construction $344,215 — New Residential Home 3,121 sf New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Install sub panel rear left corner-90 amp. Replace outside main panel… 90A replacement —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Like for like replacement of 1.5 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. 5 kW —
2026-07-28 Addition $68,490 — Bedroom, bathroom, laundry room addition 620 heated sq. ft. as per plans provide… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — US HWY 421 change-out (one) 2.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 5kw 5 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Install electric conduit, wire, circuit breaker, and labor associated with the i… —
2026-07-28 Addition $24,705 — Construct a new residential addition attached to the existing home. Work will in… residential New construction —
2026-07-28 Interior Renovation $506,940 — Building construction of a new 6,000 SF pre-engineered metal building for Seller… —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Install standby 24kw generator with ATS 24 kW —
2026-07-28 Plumbing $847,215 MEDICAL CENTER Proposal for the labor, piping, and select fixture supply for a ground up new bu… New installation New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction $36,396 — Excavation of soil for installation of in ground fiberglass swimming pool. Pool … 180 sf —
2026-07-28 Roofing $122,978 — Wall partition and ceiling removal for installation of new sprinkler lines raise… sprinkler —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — Replace 4 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 10 kW —
2026-07-28 General Construction $406,750 — Construction of single family dwelling 3,688 sf residential New construction —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — change out / replace 3-ton split system / 7 kw 7 kW —
2026-07-28 Interior Renovation $342,857 — Scope of work consists of removing ceilings and interior partitions, painting ex… sprinkler —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — replace 1.5 ton AC and gas furnace with 50,000 btu of heat 1.5 tons AC, furnace replacement —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — OBRIEN/MEADE - Adding new circuit for new installed water heater —
2026-07-28 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Replacing a 4 ton heat pump split system with 10kw heat strips 10 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.

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.
Solar installers
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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