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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
Residential New Construction, Olde Towne Lot 54
Inground Pool
Interior renovation of master bedroom/bath and closet, 1/2 bath, kitchen and two laundry rooms. Als
Installing 7 smart jack, 2 steel supplemental beams, and 4 push piers
Kitchen Renovation BLDR - Replace windows and cabinetry PLMR - move water supply and drain location
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REPLACE DECAYING SECTION OF MAIN GIRDER LINE. Replace section of main girder line 2X10 (Doubled) gi
Residential New Construction, Olde Towne Lot 148
Guest bathroom renovation, changing tub to walk-in shower. no relocations of water lines or drain li
Master Bath renovation including new plumbing valves and fixtures, tile, adding heated flooring, cou
A temporary trailer onsite for work purposes only. Permit associated: BLDNR-044736-2025
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Construction of Single Family home Lot 1 Custom Sealed Crawl Rear Screened Porch first and second fl
Dumpster enclosure permit needed. See BLDNR–027445-2025 for plans
Installing dehumidifier w/ condensate pump, sealing vents, vapor barrier, mold treatment, and 1 GFCI
Dormer addition with 2 windows (Permit applied for after work was done)
New one story pool house with bath room and 4ft retaining walls , pool decking (no bedroom)
Single-Family home with detached garage
Replace expired permit # bldnr-048417-2024 gazebo 919 cross link - affordable housing project - new
Replace expired permit # bldnr-048418-2024 picnic shelter 919 cross link - affordable housing proje
Finishing the third floor attic to a game room. This is new construction and the buyer has requested