recent building permits…
North Carolina has 564 building permits on file, with 191 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady construction activity across the state, and it means real opportunities for contractors looking to generate leads from active projects. Charlotte dominates the permit activity with 432 permits on file, followed by Matthews, Mecklenburg, Huntersville, and Cornelius. If you're a roofer, HVAC tech, plumber, or electrician, these cities are where the work is happening. Most permits fall into the "other" category (250 permits), but commercial projects (159 permits) and renovations (86 permits) represent significant opportunities. Electrical work appears on 19 permits, while pool projects account for 17. Using permit data to find leads gives you a competitive advantage. You can identify active projects before competitors, reach property owners and GCs early in the construction timeline, and focus your efforts on cities with the highest activity. The data shows what's being built, where it's being built, and when owners are most likely to need your services.
Search our building permit database to find active projects in your service area. Filter by permit type (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.) to focus on work that matches your trade. New permits are added regularly, so you can identify projects early when decisions about subcontractors and suppliers are still being made. This beats waiting for job boards or hoping someone calls you.
Charlotte leads with 432 permits on file. Matthews and Mecklenburg follow with 33 permits each, then Huntersville with 27 and Cornelius with 25. If you're looking to concentrate your efforts, Charlotte is where the volume is. But the secondary cities still offer solid opportunities with less competition than Charlotte typically sees.
Other permits (250) make up the largest category, followed by commercial projects (159) and renovations (86). If you work electrical, there are 19 electrical permits on file. Pool projects account for 17 permits. Commercial and renovation work tend to be larger jobs with good margins, so those two categories are worth paying attention to if your trade applies.
1,702 recent building permits filed in North Carolina.
1,702 permits
We will install a Stiltz (brand) Trio Alta (model) Home Lift traveling through the floor from first
Finishing out a bathroom that was roughed in during construction of a new home in 2019,permit # 5861
Replace expired permit # bldnr-040563-2022 new bldg - accent - brier creek - maintenance/dog wash/b
Alter Scalp Spa new wall & door layout per tenant needs. Modifications to PME/FA as required for new
Primary bathrooom remodel. Demolition of existing shower and bathroom floor tile, replace with new.
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Retaining Wall S2
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Retaining Wall S1
Replace expired permit# bldnr-025863-2025 livano northills bld 5 type v-b, single story, wood framed
One full bath and one half bath gut and remodel. Footprint of both staying the same, new shower tile
Installing sump pump w/ exterior discharge, encapsulation, dehumdifier w/ condensate pump, mold trea
New deck
Installing sump pump w/ exterior discharge and battery back up, encapsualtion, sealing vents, crawls
Installing sump pump w/ exterior discharge, and 1 GFCI outlet on a new circuit in the crawlspace
Installing encapsualtion, crawlspace, dehumidifier w/ condensate pump, sealing vents, and 1 GFCI out
Installing joist replacement, sump pump w/ exterior discharge, encapsualtion, dehumidifier w/ conden
Build a new 18'x12' deck accessed from the dining room area. New sliding glass doors are part of the
Townhomes, 4 Units, Lots 22-25, 2 stories, VB Constr. R3 Occ., SPR-0100-2021; BLDR-016505-2026 Lot 2
Townhomes, 4 Units, Lots 22-25, 2 stories, VB Constr. R3 Occ., SPR-0100-2021; BLDR-016505-2026 Lot 2