434 recent building permits filed in Charlotte. Updated daily from public records.
434 permits
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Charlotte's construction market is active right now. There are 432 permits on file in our database, with 147 new permits filed in just the last 30 days. The majority of work falls under "other" permits (194 total), followed by commercial projects (124 permits), renovations (62 permits), electrical work (17 permits), and pool installations (14 permits). This volume means steady opportunity for contractors who know where to look. Activity isn't spread evenly across the city. Zip code 28206 leads with 68 permits on file, followed closely by 28208 with 62 permits. If you work in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or general contracting, these two areas should be on your radar. Zip codes 28277, 28213, and 28211 each have between 27 and 30 permits, making them secondary markets worth monitoring. Different neighborhoods attract different project types, so understanding which codes match your trade matters. For bidding strategy, the average permit value in Charlotte sits at $704,124, which tells you the typical project size you'll be competing on. Commercial work (124 permits) and renovation projects (62 permits) make up a significant share of the pipeline. These aren't quick jobs, and they typically have realistic budgets. Most contractors win work by catching permits early in the filing process, before the general contractor has locked in all their subs. Our permit database pulls directly from public records and updates daily. That means when a new permit hits the system in Charlotte, you'll see it the same day. Contractors who check permits daily pick up work that others miss. The 147 permits filed in the last month show the market is moving. The contractors making money are the ones responding to new filings within 24 to 48 hours.
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Monitor building permits filed in Charlotte daily. New permits represent active projects looking for contractors. Check the most active zip codes first: 28206, 28208, 28277, 28213, and 28211. When a permit matching your trade is filed, reach out to the general contractor or property owner immediately. Most contractors wait weeks to bid. If you call within 24 hours of a permit filing, you're often the first to bid on the job. Subscribe to a permit tracking service that updates daily from public records so you don't miss filings.
Other permits lead the count at 194, followed by commercial work at 124 permits. Renovation projects account for 62 permits, while electrical work has 17 permits on file. Pool installations represent 14 permits. If you're a general contractor or do renovation work, you have the largest pool of projects to pursue. If you're a specialty trade like electrical or HVAC, focus on the commercial permits and larger renovation jobs, where your work is typically required.
Zip code 28206 has the highest permit volume with 68 permits on file. Zip code 28208 is close behind with 62 permits. These two areas represent the hottest markets in Charlotte right now. Secondary markets include 28277 (30 permits), 28213 (27 permits), and 28211 (27 permits). If you want to focus your sales efforts, start with 28206 and 28208. Build relationships with GCs working in those areas, and you'll have steady work.
The average permit value in Charlotte is $704,124. This reflects a mix of commercial work, large renovations, and residential projects. Projects at this value level typically involve full teams and solid timelines. For contractors bidding on these jobs, it means realistic budgets, longer project schedules, and the likelihood of working alongside other subs. Avoid underpricing work of this scale. Owners and GCs filing permits worth $700K expect professional crews and fair pricing.
Charlotte permit data updates daily from public records. When a new permit is filed with the city, it appears in the database the same day. This is why checking permits daily matters for your business. A permit filed on Monday that you see Tuesday gives you a two-day head start over contractors who check weekly. The 147 permits filed in the last 30 days show consistent filing activity, so daily monitoring keeps you in the pipeline for active work.