Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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6,304 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,915
Total permit value (90d) $1,155,807,209
Newest permit 2026-08-10

PermitGrab tracks 6,304 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-10. Source date shown on page.

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2026-08-09
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Updated recently · 2026-08-10
Wilmington had 1304 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 596 general construction, 270 hvac and 193 electrical. The average project value is $697,357.

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Permit data through 2026-08-10

6,304 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — QUEEN change out like for like install a new 2-ton s/s HP, AHU & 5kw heater 2 tons replacement —
2026-06-12 Plumbing $41,910 AVENTURAS Partial remodel of kitchen with new countertops and plumbing fixtures. Full prim… replacement —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — PATALANDA FLOODPLAIN/Michael and son HVAC - Install a 2.5 ton package heat pump system wit… 2.5 tons heat_pump new —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — ASHES Change out 4-ton heat pump system for second floor common area hallway. Ahu/abov… 4 tons ac, heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — 41ST Replacing 1.5 ton existing heat pump and air handler with 5kw on unit 207 1.5 tons heat_pump —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — LIPSCOMB OBRIEN/MEADE - change out install a 2.5 ton s/s HP and variable speed AH w/ 5kw … 2.5 tons replacement —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — RICHELIEU Like for like replacement of 2.5 Ton HP w/10 KW Heat Kit. 2.5 tons replacement —
2026-06-12 Fire Protection — CASTLE HAYNE GEV PHASE 1 FIRE ALARM REPLACMENT ATC-1 FIRST FLOOR WEST —
2026-06-12 Electrical $184,736 GILLETTE NO PLANS/Residential renovation and repair. Repair one structural pier under the… —
2026-06-12 Electrical — TURGOTINE EMERGENCY RECONNECT- replace meter base replacement —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — COBBLESTONE change out / replace 1.5 ton split system w/5kw 1.5 tons replacement —
2026-06-12 HVAC/Mech — ROGERS change out like for like installing a new 12K BTU ducted mini split mini_split replacement —
2026-06-12 Electrical — PENINSULA Existing Home; Installing Gas Piping to Generator —
2026-06-12 Electrical — LAKE PARK Install One 50amp Receptacle on Service Pole. 50A new —
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa $239,810 — Installation of inground concrete swimming pool with concrete decking inside cod… —
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa — COBBLESTONE Pool permit —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — PELICAN FLOODPLAIN//Change out - like for like - 2ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 2 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 Electrical — SOFT SKY TOUCHSTONE ELECTRIC RDU LLC 50 AMPS - Install 50 amp gfci breaker with nema 14/5… 50A new —
2026-06-11 Electrical — PROSPERITY Install permit over head temp pole with 2 20 amp circuits 20A new —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $459,390 KERR Avenue Flats Clubhouse/Community Building —
2026-06-11 General Construction — CAROLINA BEACH Permanent Makeup —
2026-06-11 Electrical — HIDDEN VALLEY Wire 20 x 30 Detached Garage 3 lights 12 receptacles, 6 switches, 1 100 amp sub … 100A —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — PINE GROVE FLOODPLAIN/CHANGE OUT 3TON A/C, COIL 60K GAS FURNACE RECONNECT TO EXSISTING DUCT… 3 tons ac, furnace replacement —
2026-06-11 Roofing $22,058 MANDEVILLA Tear down and dispose of current pergola Construct ~180 gable roof (see build dr… new —
2026-06-11 General Construction $347,083 FAWN VALLEY 17 fawn valley —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — HOLIDAY HILLS Michael and son Gas- replacing 10 foot of yellow poly gas line between existing … —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — CROSSWINDS D O'BRIEN SERVICE CO INC - Obrien/Meade - Change out install a 4 ton s/s HP and … 4 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 Windows/Doors $35,000 AQUARIUS NO PLANS / Remove deteriorated exterior materials as needed. Replace damaged wal… like for like replacement hvac_changeout —
2026-06-11 Plumbing — WILD DUNES Milam Plumbing: replace leaking electric water heater with a propane tankless wa… tankless replacement —
2026-06-11 General Construction — CINEMA Stand Alone —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — SEAFARER AOR Split System/2 ton up /2.5 ton down Trane heat pumps with 5/8 kw heatstrips 2 tons —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — VIRGINIA Changeout attic 3 ton split system heat pump with 8KW heat strip 3 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-11 General Construction $450,866 WINDSOR Residential Addition and Renovation —
2026-06-11 Plumbing — ROCKHILL Installation of a new tankless water heater tankless new —
2026-06-11 General Construction $1,800 SADDLEBROOK Construct child’s playhouse new_construction —
2026-06-11 General Construction $516,819 PADDLE Not in FLOODPLAIN/LOMR-F removal dated 22 Jan 2025/ New single family residence residential —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $153,524 PARTRIDGE Residential Building Remodel, Front Porch and Rear Screen Porch Additions —
2026-06-11 Signage — MARTIN NO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.re apply for expired permit # 22-009392 —
2026-06-11 Solar $39,594 COLONIAL Installation of 27-panel, 10.34kW-AC rooftop solar PV system with one battery. 10.34 kW battery solar —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — SILVER STREAM FLOODPLAIN / installing a brand-new, fully matched, high-efficiency 5-ton commer… 5 tons new —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — RAMSBURY FLOODPLAIN/Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 4 Ton SHP w/8KW 4 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 Electrical $481,920 MARKET Applying for phase 2 at 6748 Market St. -Front 2000 sq ft to be a restaurant 2,000 roof sf —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — BLOOMFIELD Like for like - change out - 2ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 2 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 Electrical $1,539,582 CONTROL TOWER Private hangar storage building with office space —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — WAYNE Obrien/ Meade to change out 3 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 8 kw BTU heater. 3 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $35,293 GRAND HARBOUR **FLOODPLAIN** Closing in 32' x 10' lien-to on the left side (facing the house),… —
2026-06-11 Electrical $25,714 PARKER FARM Build tenant separation walls for future tenants on the 3rd floor of an existing… —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — VOYAGERS FLOODPLAIN / Changeout/ Install 2.5ton s/s HP, variable AH, 5kw heaters 2.5 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 Plumbing $736,517 — FLOODPLAIN/ALL POOL WORK MUST BE PERMITTED SEPARATE/New Single Family Build Will… 4,424 sf residential new_construction —
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No contractor lead data available for Wilmington. The city's permit feed does not publish reliable contractor-of-record names. Property-owner and permit details are still available below.

Permit Types in Wilmington
NHC Residential Trade Permit
2,587 47.8%
NHC Commercial Trade Permit
932 17.2%
NHC Residential Building
690 12.7%
NHC Residential Electrical
323 6.0%
NHC Commercial Electrical
271 5.0%
NHC Commercial Building
130 2.4%
NHC Residential Accessory
123 2.3%
NHC FLI Public Swimming Pool
123 2.3%
NHC Residential Plumbing
122 2.3%
NHC Residential Mechanical
116 2.1%
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 6304+ Wilmington building permits — source date shown on page from official city sources.

Each record can show the project address, scope, permit type, and value where the city publishes them. The currently verified 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 this week?

PermitGrab indexes 6,304 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 2026-08-10. Newest source record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,304 new building 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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Home service companies
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Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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Developers & new construction
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