Building permits in Wake County, NC
Mapenzo tracks 2,800 building permits and applications in Wake County, NC, with 400 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is garages. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | – | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Fences | – | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Garages | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Facades | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Windows and doors | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Electrical | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Roofing | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Interior work | – | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Additions | – | In review |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | – | In review |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Garages | 835 | |
| Additions | 537 | |
| Other | 494 | |
| Interior work | 476 | |
| Electrical | 342 | |
| Pools | 314 | |
| Roofing | 229 | |
| Fences | 192 | |
| Plumbing | 170 | |
| HVAC | 153 | |
| Windows and doors | 144 | |
| Solar | 119 | |
| Facades | 100 | |
| Demolition | 80 | |
| Signs | 75 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Raleigh4,711 permits
- Knightdale1,023 permits
- Garner58 permits
- Cary70 permits
- Rolesville752 permits
- Morrisville13 permits
- Wake Forest56 permits
- Wendell1,153 permits
- Apex30 permits
- Fuquay Varina84 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Wake County, NC?
Mapenzo has 2,800 records in Wake County, NC: 1,880 issued or under construction and 596 in review. 400 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Wake County, NC?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Wake County, 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.