Wilmington Building Permits & Property Data

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7,946 indexed permits · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Newest permit 2026-10-02

PermitGrab tracks 7,946 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-10-02.

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Permit data through 2026-10-02

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2026-09-24 General Construction — — Add a dedicated circuit for a washer/dryer stack combo. commercial —
2026-09-24 General Construction — — Install new washer box connections commercial —
2026-09-24 General Construction $363,516 — Construction of single family dwelling 3,296 sf residential New construction BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON LLC
2026-09-24 General Construction — — 400 amp meter panel addition. Work preformed by homeowner. residential —
2026-09-24 New Construction $409,066 — New single family residence 3,709 sf residential New construction TRUSST BUILDER GROUP LLC
2026-09-24 Interior Renovation $162,678 — Existing home was 1100 square feet- current home stands at 1475 square feet- Cur… JNJ CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-09-24 Interior Renovation $154,406 6TH Single family 3rd room 2 bathrooms —
2026-09-24 Interior Renovation $327,782 — NO PLANS new kitchen cabinets, new bathroom vanities, new hardwood flooring and … ECHOLS BUILDING GROUP, LLC (GC) (LIC # 105644)
2026-09-24 General Construction — — Change out 2ton split heat pump with 5KW 0BTU. Change out 4ton split heat pump w… commercial —
2026-09-24 Demolition $26,330 — Demo all existing decking, railings and sub-structure Custom build a side deck a… DECK AND PATIO TUNEUP INC
2026-09-24 Other — 37 COVIL AV WILMINGTON NC 28403 Pumpkin & Mum sales —
2026-09-24 General Construction — 3333 RIVER RD WILMINGTON NC 28412 Major Encroachment permit application for a material handling system for Relay T… —
2026-09-23 Plumbing — 1102 ISLAND COVE WILMINGTON NC 28412 Relay water service line work —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Changeout 3.5 ton split system heat pump with 10 KW heat strip commercial —
2026-09-23 Other — — Zoning Verification ×2 —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 1707 PRINCESS ST WILMINGTON NC 28405 Tree Removal —
2026-09-23 Solar — 406 CHURCH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Installation of 22-panel rooftop solar PV system. solar Solar PV —
2026-09-23 Windows & Doors — 16 N 16TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Replace main doors on Market St side of church. Old doors have deteriorated due … —
2026-09-23 Landscaping & Exterior — 409 N 15TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Brick approval for front walkway —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 305 N 15TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Tree Removal for safety and aesthetics —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 217 S 6TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Removal of two trees from my backyard —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 610 ANN ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Removal of tree —
2026-09-23 Landscaping & Exterior — 512 CHESTNUT ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Proposed new replacement wood fence around rear yard perimeter. Adj prop owners … —
2026-09-23 Windows & Doors — 200 MARKET ST Unit: 110 WILMINGTON NC 28401 I want to add cement planters to either side of my doors. I reached out to Ben a… —
2026-09-23 Windows & Doors — 114 NUN ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 I have another permit (Major) that was pulled by Complete Renovation Solutions, … —
2026-09-23 Roofing — 316 PRINCESS ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 We are removing the flat roof and installing a new flat roof. flat New installation New roof —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Run line from LP tank to new gas log fireplace residential —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 611 WALNUT ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Backyard Shed —
2026-09-23 Electrical $30,395,105 — E-PRIOR REASON: To condition the building, to prevent humidity damage./(Live Wir… CAPE FEAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-09-23 General Construction — 7TH Installation of a direct vent insert into an existing masonry fireplace. Gas lin… residential —
2026-09-23 Electrical $246,199 — Prior electrical hook-up for the AC East Atlantic Plumbing
2026-09-23 Other — — Installation of one (1) new 64.0 sq. ft. non-illuminated wall-mounted aluminum c… Saltwater Signworks Inc
2026-09-23 Plumbing $143,377 — Enlarge existing rooms with existing space. —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Champion, High Efficiency 16 SEER2 2-Stage, 3 Ton, Heat Pump. 8KW Champion Heat … residential —
2026-09-23 Electrical $1,785,373 — BUILDING B/ Shell of building only. Upfits of units will be at a later time. Com… —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — change out 4 ton split system;10 kw heat strips; no ductwork commercial —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — change out goodman package unit 3.5 ton heat pump; 10 kw heat strips; no ductwor… residential —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 2.5 Ton SHP w/8KW commercial —
2026-09-23 Roofing $5,929,363 — Remove existing shingle roof and replace with new. Recover existing 1 layer of s… shingle, flat replacement Re-roof JRC INCORPORATED
2026-09-23 Electrical $1,785,373 — Bldg C. Shell of building only. Upfits of units will be at a later time. Commerc… —
2026-09-23 HVAC — 318 N 5TH AV WILMINGTON NC 28401 HVAC replacement replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-23 General Construction — 416 N 5TH AV WILMINGTON NC 28401 A small shed behind house for bikes and lawn equipment —
2026-09-23 Windows & Doors — 315 N 7TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Re-issue of MW-26-015 for front door replacement —
2026-09-23 HVAC $92,644 — Installation of mini split in addition mini-split New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Daikin 2 Ton split. 5Kw. 24,000 BTU residential —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Changeout 3.5 ton A/C and air handler to existing ductwork commercial —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — Unit L: Like for like replacement of 1.5 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. commercial —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — install standby 22kw generator with ATS residential —
2026-09-23 General Construction — — FLOODPLAIN/Install gas piping from existing 2psi stub at house to existing gener… residential —
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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 names are available on some current records; contact coverage varies by filing.

About Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 7946+ Wilmington building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-02 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 7,946 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 2026-10-02. Newest permit date: 2026-10-02. 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 7,946 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 7946 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. Some current permit records include contractor names; use those source-published names alongside the project details. Property information is shown only where public records can be matched.

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