Products API & Data Search Coverage Property History Alerts For Contractors Data Exports
Solutions Solar & Energy Solar Permit Data Roofing HVAC Real Estate Insurance Contractors
Pricing API Docs Sign In Get Started
Home › Building Permits › Wilmington, NC
North Carolina

Building Permits in Wilmington, North Carolina

Access 743 building permits issued in Wilmington, North Carolina through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Wilmington open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

743
Total permits
708
Last 12 months
88
Last 30 days
+151%
vs same period prior year
Sep 3, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Signage
131
Renovation
77
New construction
33
Roofing
24
Fence
23
Pool
9
Electrical
8
Interior remodel
8
Addition
7
Foundation
7

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0386923 N 3RD STOtherForeigner Event
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0381201 HARNETT STOtherJon Pardi Event
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0391201 HARNETT STOtherWidespread Panic Event Day 1
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0396802 N 4TH STSignagefoldable sandwitch board signage
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0394923 N 3RD STOtherWidespread Panic Event Day 1
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0378201 HARNETT STOtherJames Taylor Event
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0380201 HARNETT STOtherCharley Crockett Event
2026-09-03COA-2026-025134 N FRONT STRenovationChanging out rotted window
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0385923 N 3RD STOtherJames Taylor Event
2026-09-03ZP-2026-0388923 N 3RD STOtherJon Pardi Event

Access Wilmington permit data via API

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

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

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in North Carolina and nationwide.

Raleigh, NCWake County, NCNew Hanover County, NCNYC (DOB Permit Issuance, legacy BIS), NYJacksonville, FLAustin, TX

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Wilmington permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Wilmington 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 Wilmington data?

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

Can I access Wilmington permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Wilmington permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Real-time webhooks for changed permits are on the Developer plan and above.

How long does a Wilmington building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Wilmington, North Carolina is 12 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.

Get Wilmington permit data in your app today

Free tier covers 100 requests per day. No credit card required.

Get Free API Key