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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 SFD with 2 car garage and screened porch
Pool Cabana ADU & Rear Yard Walls Pool & Porch Additions to be Permitted Separately
Residential New Construction, Olde Towne Lot 224 Monoslab Rear Screened Porch
Residential New Construction, Olde Towne Lot 38 Monslab Rear Screened Porch
Siding replacement on entire home Cost over $40K
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Repair due to fire damage ZONE-045849-2025: Kitchen Fire. Need building, electrical, and mechanica
Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994-
Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994-
2 story private school. spr-0110-2022
1 story gymnasium. spr-0110-2022
Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994-
Master Bath Plan. Frame interior wall. Remove/install tub, shower, sinks, toilet. Remove/install lig
Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994-
The Granite Grill Restaurant A-2 V-B Construction Type 5,135 SF Work Area
In-ground, concrete, heated swimming pool, approximately 12’ x 40’ in size, stone pool deck, decora
The WorldCommons School proposes to operate a small-scale microschool program within an existing com
replace asphalt shingles
master bathroom - replace plumbing fixtures, relocate electrical outlets and lights, replace tile, t
Construction of a detached garage, the extension of the existing driveway, and the addition of appro
Kitchen Remodel