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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
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
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Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
Townhomes, 8 units A1-B3, ADUs permitted separately, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, 3 stories, SPR-0
12x10 rear deck
PONY. Interior alteration of an existing 3rd floor suite. New construction of interior partitions to
Remove existing deck. Build new 412 Square feet deck. 300 square feet of new deck will have a roof a
1.Expand front porch per plans including new roof. 2. Enclose existing side porch per plans. 3. Add
Duplex with front porches and rear decks 2 story will need 2 sewer and 2 water taps
replacing a 12 ft x 11 ft wood deck. Like for like. Footprint will not change
Brentwood Upfit (interior renovation)
Partial Inground Swimming Pool - Install fiberglass plunge pool in a semi-recessed setting 12in above grade, 20x24 raised timber deck apronNo Review Bldg Permit
Beck Shed
No review bldg permitpergola 20x20 with approximate hieght from the gorund to the tipof 18 it will only have acouple of spotlights to illuminate.
New Dunkin freestanding building. Main Case: BLDNR-044503-2025 Additional Case: Dumpster Enclosure
Tucker Place Lot 34 2612 Pivot Ridge Dr 1808 sqft New Single Family Residential Monoslab Rear Screen