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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
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Install helical piles.
Add 12'x12' wood deck to rear of house Install 50' wood 6' fence 1' in from east property line from
The scope primarily covers the addition of a 233 sq. ft. heated master bedroom and bath constructed
Grover Gaming - Interior Renovation - Interior renovation of a portion of the 6th floor including ne
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Installing 9 push pier to stabilize the foundation of the home
REF ZONE-051754-2025-Remodel after fire
Installing 4 smart jacks and 2 steel supplemental beams in the crawlspace
Add cabinets in media room, to include, sink, wine cooler, ice maker, and microwave, counter tops. A
Remodel Kitchen including coffee bar
3922 Brookfield Kitchen
Deck
Partial demo and renovation - No Review Bldg Permitrenovation finish/obtain Final Insp for the work replace shingles 3 windows, cabinets drywal and Kitchen paintingElectrical E4761…
Sewer Tap Tie in Replace/Replace
JUAN / ADDITIONS / PLAN REV - APPROVED PLAN REVIEW RECORD ON ACCELA R-SF-004462The project consists of extending the existing exterior walls by two feet on both sides of the house,…
Roof over Deck - No Review Bldg PermitRoof over deck - No Review Bldg Permit
Pressure Treated Deck