North Carolina

Building Permits in Cary, North Carolina

PermitStack indexes 84,468 building permits issued in Cary, North Carolina, with 11,499 issued in the last 12 months alone. Search by address, contractor, category, and date via our free REST API.

84,468

Total permits

11,499

Last 12 months

927

Last 30 days

-17%

vs same period prior year

Aug 5, 2026

Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

HVAC

3,753

Interior remodel

1,154

EV charger

933

Plumbing

890

Renovation

410

Electrical

376

Signage

230

Solar

224

Foundation

163

Addition

113

Permit data by trade in Cary

Drill into the most common permit categories in Cary.

Most recent permits

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

Issued	Permit #	Address	Category	Description
2026-08-05	22-00002350	1041 QUEENSDALE DR	Other	STRUCTUAL REPAIRS IN ATTIC & DECK FOOTINGS
2026-08-05	27-00001143	1402 BRUNSON CT	HVAC	HVAC CHANGE OUT RESIDENTIAL
2026-08-05	27-00001152	102 MARSEILLE PL	HVAC	HVAC CHANGE OUT RESIDENTIAL
2026-08-05	27-00001181	123 WESTVIEW COVE LN	EV charger	ELEC - CHARGING STATION
2026-08-05	27-00001138	323 SCOTLOW WAY	HVAC	HVAC CHANGE OUT RESIDENTIAL
2026-08-05	27-00001148	509 MILLSFIELD DR	EV charger	ELEC - CHARGING STATION
2026-08-05	27-00001136	2632 LOUIS STEPHENS DR	Other	ELEC ADD/EXTEND CIRCUITS/FIXTURES RESIDENTIAL
2026-08-05	27-00001144	606 CORRIGAN WAY	Plumbing	GAS WATER HEATER CHANGE OUT RESIDENTIAL
2026-08-05	27-00001205	129 HEDGEROW CT	Interior remodel	Reroute dryer vent
2026-08-05	27-00001141	202 OLD DOCK TRL	HVAC	HVAC CHANGE OUT RESIDENTIAL

Access Cary permit data via API

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

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

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Cary permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Cary 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 Cary data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Cary, North Carolina was issued on August 5, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Cary permits without an API key?

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

Can I export Cary 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 Cary building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Cary, North Carolina is 3 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.