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Building Permits in Wilmington, North Carolina

Access 672 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.

672
Total permits
672
Last 12 months
65
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
Aug 6, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Signage
128
Renovation
33
Fence
26
Roofing
19
Pool
9
Interior remodel
9
Foundation
7
Addition
6
Electrical
6
HVAC
6

Most recent permits

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

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
2026-08-06COA-2026-0232718 RED CROSSRoofingRoof replacement needed. Current roof is approximately 80% metal & 20% asphalt...
2026-08-06COA-2026-0231103 7THOtherPreliminary Site Plan Approval
2026-08-05ZP-2026-0358923 3RDOtherSlightly Stoopid Event
2026-08-05ZP-2026-0360201 HARNETTOtherJordan Davis Event
2026-08-05ZP-2026-0357201 HARNETTOtherSlightly Stoopid Event
2026-08-05ZP-2026-03592012 EASTWOODSignage83.52"x48"
2026-08-05ZP-2026-0361923 3RDOtherJordan Davis Event
2026-08-05COA-2026-0230109 MARKETOtherWe received approval for the exterior signage removal [COA Number: COA-2026-0214] ...
2026-08-04COA-2026-0227511 GRACEPoolConstruction of an in ground pool
2026-08-04COA-2026-0228712 RED CROSSOtherRestoring home completely top to bottom taking it from a 668 sf home, adding side ...

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"

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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 August 6, 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 8 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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