Building permits in Durham, NC
Mapenzo tracks 4,162 building permits and applications in Durham, NC, with 468 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 9, 2026. The most active trade is interior work. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Additions | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Interior work | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | – | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 2,513 | |
| Interior work | 636 | |
| Additions | 325 | |
| Roofing | 256 | |
| Garages | 211 | |
| Demolition | 177 | |
| Solar | 159 | |
| Electrical | 132 | |
| Windows and doors | 119 | |
| Facades | 81 | |
| HVAC | 76 | |
| Plumbing | 68 | |
| Fences | 62 | |
| Pools | 61 | |
| Signs | 4 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Morrisville13 permits
- Cary70 permits
- Raleigh4,711 permits
- Apex30 permits
- Wake County2,800 permits
- Wake Forest56 permits
- Holly Springs20 permits
- Rolesville752 permits
- Garner58 permits
- Knightdale1,023 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Durham, NC?
Mapenzo has 4,162 records in Durham, NC: 4,098 issued or under construction and 0 in review. 468 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Durham, NC?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Durham, NC in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.