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Wilmington, North Carolina Building Permit Search

Access 759 building permits issued in Wilmington, North Carolina through a single REST API, normalized into a consistent schema. Data through September 10, 2026.

759
Total permits
660
Last 12 months
0
Last 30 days
—
vs same period prior year
Sep 10, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Signage
127
Renovation
67
New construction
26
Fence
23
Roofing
22
Pool
10
Addition
10
Interior remodel
9
Electrical
7
Foundation
5

Permits by ZIP code in Wilmington

Permit activity for individual ZIP codes in Wilmington, newest first by volume.

Property history for Wilmington

Every permit we hold for one Wilmington address (roof, HVAC, solar, additions, with dates and contractors) in a single call to /v1/property/history. Used by lenders for collateral review, insurers for roof and system age, and real estate teams for due diligence.

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-09-10ZP-2026-04021121 MILITARY CUTOFF RDPoolA small mobile coffee cart, measuring under 5 feet in length, will be temporarily ...
2026-09-10COA-2026-0258512 S 4TH STGradingFill in an existing door on the rear porch that was added by the previous owner in...
2026-09-10ZP-2026-0401420 N 3RD STOtherEagle's Dare RocktoberFest
2026-09-10COA-2026-0256109 S 5TH AVOtherWe wish to remove a diseased tree from the back of our property that is endangerin...
2026-09-10TENT-2026-0007721 SURRY STOther40' X 80' high peak tent with stakes in asphalt for music festival - incle...
2026-09-10COA-2026-0257512 S 4TH STInterior remodelSwap two existing windows on the side elevations, switching their locations to acc...
2026-09-09ZP-2026-0398600 S 17TH STOtherThis application is for a fundraising event for Art Soup, a non-profit organizatio...
2026-09-09TENT-2026-0005300 AIRLIE RDOtherWedding Tent Setup @ Airlie Gardens
2026-09-09ZP-2026-0399600 S 17TH STOtherThis application is for a fundraising event for Art Soup, a non-profit organizatio...
2026-09-09COA-2026-02551403 MARKET STOtherTree removal and mitigation of a previously relocated tree.

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 Wilmington permits issued in the last 30 days
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Wilmington&state=NC&issued_after=2026-09-23"

Sources for Wilmington

The official record sets behind this page, with the date each one's data runs through.

Record setSourcePermitsData throughNote
PermitsEnerGov permit portal7592026-09-10Upstream access blocked since 2026-09-30 (23d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.

Other cities we cover

Related coverage in North Carolina and nationwide.

FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Wilmington permit data?

We ingest Wilmington's official permit records directly from the jurisdiction's own permit portal and normalize them into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Wilmington data?

The newest permit we hold for Wilmington, North Carolina is dated September 10, 2026. We re-read this source on a nightly schedule and publish the date the data runs through rather than the date we last polled. Upstream access blocked since 2026-09-30 (23d) — the host refuses our requests (HTTP 403); we cannot confirm whether the source itself has stopped.

Can I access Wilmington permits without an API key?

Yes — search Wilmington permits free in the browser, no signup needed. The API needs a free key (100 requests per day, no credit card).

Can I export Wilmington permit data?

Yes. CSV export is available on every plan, including free, with the row cap rising by tier. Webhooks (Developer plan and up) push new permits after each nightly ingest.

How long does a Wilmington building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Wilmington, North Carolina is 13 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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