Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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6,397 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,929
Total permit value (90d) $1,158,834,392
Newest permit 2026-08-11

PermitGrab tracks 6,397 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-11. Source date shown on page.

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2026-08-09
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Updated recently · 2026-08-11
Wilmington had 1292 building permit records published in the last 30 days, led by 624 general construction, 189 hvac and 154 electrical. The average project value is $726,605.

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6,397 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Status Save
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 CLINTON Install a 2.5 ton split heat pump system - 4000 BTUS - 8 KW 2.5 tons heat_pump new
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 PELICAN FLOODPLAIN//Change out - like for like - 2ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 2 tons replacement
2026-06-11 Electrical FORT FISHER FLOODPLAIN/Change out 200 amp main panel in garage 200A replacement
2026-06-11 Signage CASTLE HAYNE expired permit 23-002773 & 22-007738
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech STONEHAVEN Replace 3.5 ton split heat pump with 10 kw strip heat using existing ductwork 3.5 tons heat_pump replacement
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 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 $153,524 PARTRIDGE Residential Building Remodel, Front Porch and Rear Screen Porch Additions
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 Electrical PROSPERITY Install permit over head temp pole with 2 20 amp circuits 20A new
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 DAVIS Replace 2 Ton Split Heat including 5 KW 2 tons replacement
2026-06-11 General Construction CASTLE Flash tattoo event
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 Electrical LAKE PARK FLOODPLAIN/Swimming pool Installation new
2026-06-11 Electrical BURNETT To turn on ac to let the floors and house acclimate
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 $27,572 TRACE Relocate light switches and outlets from wall removal. Install 5 under cabinet l… new
2026-06-11 Electrical $3,529 VOYAGERS FLOODPLAIN__Build an elevator shaft for single family dwelling Interior of home
2026-06-11 Plumbing JENOA Tub shower addition to existing bathroom. new
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech CEDAR RAMBLE FLOODPLAIN/2 ton split heat pump w/ 5kw aux heat change out 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech MASON KNOLL FLOODPLAIN Like for like - change out - 3ton s/s hp w/8kw heaters. 3 tons replacement
2026-06-10 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech VIRGINIA CHANGE OUT 2-TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP WITH 5 KW - NO DUCTWORK 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-10 General Construction SALIENT Well Abandonment
2026-06-10 Plumbing ARBOR OAKS D. O'Brien/Meade - Redoing the 240-volt existing water heater circuit and making… new
2026-06-10 Electrical $275,725 MORRIS Residential Remodel, closing in carport structure, new interior finishes and mor… new
2026-06-10 Fire Protection CENTER POINT PRIOR CUT-ON / See note before assessing fee/BUILDING C- PHASES 1-4/SHELL- Build… new
2026-06-10 Plumbing $12,000 PINNACLE pool house accessory building
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 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 Electrical CAMERON TIDAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES - 125 AMPS - Interior Panel replacement 125A replacement
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech DOCK Installing a 2.5 ton heat pump split system with 5kw heat strips and new ductwor… 2.5 tons heat_pump new
2026-06-10 Plumbing ARBOR OAKS D. O'Brien - run 20ft of plastic gas line underground from gas meter to new WH l… line work new
2026-06-10 Pool/Spa $151,805 Renovation Alteration Restaurant Space
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech CAPE FEAR HVAC change out of (2) 3.5 ton condensers and (1) 7.5 ton air handler, 12 KW's, … 3.5 tons replacement
2026-06-10 Electrical GRAND HARBOUR Installing an inground fiberglass swimming pool (15'5x40') with travertine copin…
2026-06-10 Plumbing $182,540 MILITARY CUTOFF Small commercial Upfit. Including plumbing alterations and venting out 2 pottery…
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech BIG BAY REPLACE 2 TON PACKAGE HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-10 Plumbing PINEWOOD Repair gas line to tankless water heater after arc from damaged electrical wire tankless line work
2026-06-10 Electrical BENTON install standby 24kw generator with ATS new
2026-06-10 General Construction BOZEMAN Well Abandonment
2026-06-10 Electrical $16,212 SUNSET RIDGE Building 13 (Pool House) contains a pump room and a chemical storage room.
2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech JULIA CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; DOWNSTAIRS; 10 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK 2.5 tons replacement
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About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6397+ 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 6,397 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 2026-08-11. 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 1,292 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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PermitGrab currently tracks 6397 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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