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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
Combine two tenant suites to create one. Demo existing walls and add new. Modify electrical and fi
Single-Family home with detached garage
Single-Family home with detached garage
Minor interior alteration of existing plumbing fixtures including changes from existing tub/showers
456815-RV-000000-001 (Accela) - RTAP Scope changes to Kitchen / BOH, Dining, Bar, Patio. Approved RTAP plan review in Accela, 456815-RV-000000-001
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No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
Adding an extension with a bathroom to the house
flowable fill, block piers, sister joist, post installation, steel lintel, Install blocking
Front covered porch/stoop to be partially removed, new foundation added for additional heated square
This for a 8' x 20' temporary office and storage trailer.
Demolition of existing interior spaces.
New Single Family Stillwater Drive Lot 2 Custom Basement Foundation Rear Screened Porch Fireplace on
No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
Roof extension - no review bldg permitroof extentsion of detached garage and new concrete patio
Roof over Existing Patio 10X10X16 - No Review Bldg Permit
SPT Huntersville Ford Event STAGE 5/21/2026 -
Gazebo 12x16 replacing b4818687 - no review bldg permit gazebo 12x16 replacing permit b4818687
No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
whole house renovation - No Review Bldg Permitreplacing throughout the entire house and renovate bathrooms and sink change