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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
New Single Family Duplex
Suite 115 was a coffee shop we want to use it as a bar, no construction is needed, we are only addin
Construction of a two story two car garage home DEMO-001065-2026
Replace expired permit # 407958-429390-bl-139447
Shell building - new freestanding building for quick serve restaurant. work includes, but not limite
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The space is currently a permitted distillery that was approved by the city in the past, however the
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
kW PV Solar Panel Installation on Roof - 30 panels
Remodel of existing upstairs bathrooms. Both bathrooms will maintain current footprint with like for
Townhomes, 6 units, Lots 130-135, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0026-2022; BLDR-013392-2026 Lot
sfL+a Interior renovation to existing suite with demise of leftover space.
This project is an interior alteration to an existing tenant space in a 2-story, fully sprinklered,
451978 TH HC CONST NorthEnd Terraces - Phase II - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
Repair and relocating hvac to attic - no review bldg permit repair and relocating hvac - attic, moving exisiting washer and dryer connection into closet
Basement Finishing
451978 TH HC CONST NorthEnd Terraces - Phase II - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit