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
2026-06-11 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 $35,293 GRAND HARBOUR **FLOODPLAIN** Closing in 32' x 10' lien-to on the left side (facing the house),… —
2026-06-11 Signage — WRIGHTSVILLE SIGN PERMIT ALREADY IN EXISTEND / NEED TO WITHDRAW BEFORE THIS PERMIT CAN BE PRO… —
2026-06-11 Plumbing — SAINT JAMES We will remove existing water lines in home and replace with pex. replacement —
2026-06-11 Signage — CASTLE HAYNE expired permit 23-002773 & 22-007738 —
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 HVAC/Mech — MANDEVILLA Changeout attic bonus room 2.0 ton split system heat pump with 5 KW heat strip 2 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-11 Pool/Spa — HEARTHSIDE Stand Alone —
2026-06-11 General Construction — MIDDLE SOUND LOOP Use existing well for new construction new_construction —
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 Plumbing — JENOA Tub shower addition to existing bathroom. new —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — QUADRANT Gas piping for (2) fireplaces, (1) dryer & (1) range —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — NORTH CAROLINA FLOODPLAIN//AOR Split System/2.5 ton Trane heat pump 14.2 seer with 8 kw heat st… 2.5 tons 14.2 SEER heat_pump —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — VERRAZZANO Change out 2.5-ton heat pump system for first floor. AHU/10kw/60amps/crawlspace,… 2.5 tons ac, heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — CEDAR RAMBLE FLOODPLAIN/2 ton split heat pump w/ 5kw aux heat change out 2 tons heat_pump replacement —
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 Pool/Spa $239,810 — Installation of inground concrete swimming pool with concrete decking inside cod… —
2026-06-11 Electrical — FORT FISHER FLOODPLAIN/Change out 200 amp main panel in garage 200A replacement —
2026-06-11 Structural $13,459 SHELLEY Building a 16'x20'x11'-2" storage shed on treated steel-frame foundation & level… —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — SALTAIRE VILLAGE Install 1 Ton Mini-split 12,000 BTU 1 ton mini_split new —
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 HVAC/Mech $12,133,710 KERR Avenue Flats Apartment Building 1 88 UNITS 88 HVAC systems —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $153,524 PARTRIDGE Residential Building Remodel, Front Porch and Rear Screen Porch Additions —
2026-06-11 General Construction — CASTLE Flash tattoo event —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — CLINTON Install a 2.5 ton split heat pump system - 4000 BTUS - 8 KW 2.5 tons heat_pump new —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — DANDELION REPLACE 3 TON 15.2 SEER HEAT PUMP PACKAGE SYSTEM - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAM… 3 tons 15.2 SEER heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-11 Electrical — FOURTH Replace service mast and meter base replacement —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — NEEDLEFISH Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/10 KW Heat Kit. 2 tons replacement —
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 — LUMINA WB BP# BLDR-003250-2025 / new install of a 1.5 and 2.5 ton split system and 2 de… 2.5 tons new —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — DAVIS Replace 2 Ton Split Heat including 5 KW 2 tons replacement —
2026-06-11 General Construction — HERMITAGE Stand Alone —
2026-06-11 Structural $8,823 CHESTNUT Foundation repair using the installation of 8 pipe piers with footing pads. Repa… —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $453,980 KENT Up-fit of existing building —
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech — PALMER FLOODPLAIN/Replace 3 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 3 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-11 Roofing $22,058 MANDEVILLA Tear down and dispose of current pergola Construct ~180 gable roof (see build dr… new —
2026-06-10 Plumbing $27,572 TRACE Kitchen remodel to include new cabinets, countertops and tile backsplash. new —
2026-06-10 Electrical — CAMERON TIDAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES - 125 AMPS - Interior Panel replacement 125A replacement —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — WRIGHTSVILLE D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out - Installing a 5.0-ton AC Unit w/ a 80K BTU Furnac… 5 tons ac, furnace replacement —
2026-06-10 Plumbing — SONDEY adding a new water heater circuit from the outside panel to the attic water heat… 30A new —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — NORTH BEND FLOODPLAIN - ANDERSON AIR LLC - Replace 2 Ton Split heat Pump include 8 KW 2 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — SMALL DOVE INSTALL 9000 BTU MITSUBISHI MINISPLIT IN SUNROOM mini_split new —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — LETTERED OLIVE CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; ;10 KW HEAT STRIPS NO DUCTWORK 2.5 tons replacement —
2026-06-10 Electrical — KELLERTON HOMEOWNER / Adding a new electrical line for a hot tub. New breaker, subpanel cu… new —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech $182,540 MILITARY CUTOFF Venting out two pottery kilns —
2026-06-10 Electrical $722,024 CASTLE HAYNE FLOODPLAIN/alterations to a 5,000 sf existing 1 story building. Upgrade existing… new —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — OLDE WELL HVAC change out of a 3 ton split system - 8 KW's - 36,000 BTU 3 tons replacement —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — ANSWORTH change out 2.5 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 8kw heat strips. 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech — CREEK RIDGE FLOODPLAIN /**WARRANTY CHANGEOUT** CHANGEOUT OF A 3.5 TON HEAT PUMP PACKAGE SYST… 3.5 tons heat_pump replacement —
2026-06-10 Plumbing — SHOAL BAY Install trenched gas line to grill location from existing stub line work new —
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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

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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
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