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Building Permits in Wake County, North Carolina

Access 79,281 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.

79,281
Total permits
6,211
Last 12 months
19
Last 30 days
-97%
vs same period prior year
Jun 7, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Electrical
980
HVAC
703
Foundation
167
Interior remodel
167
Renovation
105
New construction
69
Addition
68
Roofing
57
Solar
51
Pool
45

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-06-04RBPR-172271-20262017 KESSOCK ISLEOtherHIGHLAND SUMMIT AT MARKS CREEK COR, Lot 33 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No...
2026-06-04FSTR-172018-2026441 MILLS PARKFire alarmReplace existing fire pump like for like(MILLS PARK ES)
2026-06-04WRP-167232-2026800 STRADELLAOtherTaiwo Wake Cty Permit: RBPR-167220-2026
2026-06-03GW-169264-2026800 STRADELLAOtherTaiwo Wake Cty Permit: RBPR-167220-2026
2026-06-03CTP-171485-20261630 WENDELL COMMERCEElectricalSP - Wendell Commerce Center - E TRADE - electrical service for a construction jo...
2026-06-01CBPR-168253-2026110 BLUESTONE CROSSINGSignageSP - COBBLESTONE- BLDG 6 -SUITE 150 - 3 STY - ARTISAN BEER AND CHEESE - E TRAD...
2026-05-29WRP-172070-202612513 SHALLOWFORDRenovationThis is for a repair field ... that was supposed to be or understood to be done in...
2026-05-27WPOP-172049-20262017 KESSOCK ISLEOtherSingle Family Dwelling
2026-05-27CBPR-168144-2026110 BLUESTONE CROSSINGSignageSP - COBBLESTONE-Lime and Lemon Indian Grill - Building 6 - Suite 100. - E TRADES...
2026-05-26HSIPOP-167270-20262017 CREEKSIDE LANDINGOtherGrain and Berry superfoods Cafe - 2026-00310041; State ID#15323; a Quick Service R...

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 7, 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 6 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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