Building Permits in Wake County, North Carolina

Access 181,455 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.

181,455
Total permits
5,208
Last 12 months
374
Last 30 days
-17%
vs same period prior year
May 1, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Interior remodel
689
Renovation
388
Addition
225
New construction
221
Electrical
220
Fence
191
Roofing
182
Foundation
176
Pool
163
Plumbing
139

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
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,...
2026-04-30BLDR-011637-20264609 Pebble CtAddition466 sqft garage addition with a 226 sqft office and hallway connecting to the main...
2026-04-30BLDNR-006288-20268111 Creedmoor Rd STE 125Interior remodelInterior tenant finish out of existing lease space for a Pilates studio. Previousl...
2026-04-30BLDNR-006558-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall - Wall 1 at sand filter
2026-04-30BLDNR-006561-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall - Wall 2 at sand filter
2026-04-30BLDNR-010714-20264325 Glenwood Ave 1004Interior remodelThis project is an interior alteration to an existing tenant space in a 2-story, f...
2026-04-30BLDNR-006557-20263301 Lynn RdFenceRetaining Wall #1
2026-04-30BLDNR-004668-20262705 Noblin RdInterior remodelAlteration of an existing suite to add 2 offices, 1 restroom, an entry/reception a...
2026-04-30BLDNR-000390-2026421 Fayetteville St STE 1450Interior remodelsfL+a Interior renovation to existing suite with demise of leftover space.
2026-04-30BLDR-013392-20263200 Goldney RdOtherTownhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022;

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 (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 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 May 1, 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 1,000 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 36 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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