Building Permits in Raleigh, North Carolina

Access 181,537 building permits issued in Raleigh, North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Raleigh open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

181,537
Total permits
6,470
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 3, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
653
Renovation
357
New construction
215
Addition
203
Electrical
203
Fence
172
Roofing
160
Pool
153
Demolition
151
Foundation
150

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Raleigh, North Carolina. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-05-02BLDR-014948-202612208 Fox Valley StInterior remodelFinish basement to have one full bathroom and open space
2026-05-01BLDNR-001638-20263501 Capital Blvd STE 115OtherSuite 115 was a coffee shop we want to use it as a bar, no construction is needed,...
2026-04-30BLDNR-006557-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall #1
2026-04-30BLDR-013869-20263208 Goldney RdOtherTownhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022;
2026-04-30BLDNR-006558-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall - Wall 1 at sand filter
2026-04-30BLDR-013868-20263206 Goldney RdOtherTownhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022;
2026-04-30BLDR-014213-20262731 Anderson DrDemolitionConstruction of a two story two car garage home
2026-04-30BLDNR-006561-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall - Wall 2 at sand filter
2026-04-30BLDNR-036779-20256901 Vanover DrRoofingRoof over mailboxes
2026-04-30BLDNR-004668-20262705 Noblin RdInterior remodelAlteration of an existing suite to add 2 offices, 1 restroom, an entry/reception a...

Access Raleigh permit data via API

Query Raleigh, North Carolina permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Raleigh permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Raleigh&state=NC&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Raleigh permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Raleigh open data portal (ArcGIS Hub) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Raleigh data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Raleigh, North Carolina was issued on May 3, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Raleigh permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Raleigh permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Raleigh permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does a Raleigh building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Raleigh, North Carolina is 37 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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