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North Carolina

Building Permits in Wake County, North Carolina

Access 81,011 building permits issued in Wake County, North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Wake County open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

81,011
Total permits
7,674
Last 12 months
1,745
Last 30 days
+229%
vs same period prior year
Jun 21, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
2,020
HVAC
1,260
Interior remodel
385
Plumbing
278
Addition
230
Pool
230
Foundation
205
Renovation
164
Roofing
146
New construction
129

Permit data by trade in Wake County

Drill into the most common permit categories in Wake County.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-21RTP-174058-20262200 TIMBERLAKEElectricalEV charger installation
2026-06-21WS-174062-20265701 PAULOtherI’d like our water tested.
2026-06-21RTP-174059-202612812 LINDLEYElectricalAdd new 200A service, outlets & lights in existing garage
2026-06-21RTP-174057-202611709 TROTTENHAMElectricalReplace receptacle with weatherproof GFI receptacle in crawl space for dehumidifier
2026-06-21RTP-174060-20265201 WEST OAKSHVACchanging existing 2 ton heat pump in attic for up stairs zone
2026-06-21RTP-174061-20261114 DELHAMHVACREPLACING WHOLE HOUSE SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM.
2026-06-20RTP-174055-20261204 PERSEUS HILLElectricalInstalling a home, level 2 home EV charger in our garage.
2026-06-20RABS-174054-2026541 ROYCROFTPoolMoving a hot tub from NJ to NC to this location. The Calspa LA48 will sit on the c...
2026-06-20HSIPOP-174056-20263805 WILMINGTONOtherCatering
2026-06-19WPOP-174037-20262021 YAMACRAWPlumbingAOWE septic and well permit for residential home.

Access Wake County permit data via API

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

# Search all Wake County permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Wake%20County&state=NC&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Wake County permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Wake County open data portal (the official city portal) 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 Wake County data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Wake County, North Carolina was issued on June 21, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Wake County permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Wake County permit data?

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

How long does a Wake County building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Wake County, North Carolina is 5 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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