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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
Replacement Permit - KO.S Bar and Grill - Change retail space to restaurant and venue place
Renovate Bathroom
Install of Above ground poolNo Review Bldg Permit
Construction of Pool house---The structure will be 'just a pool house'. Containing a rec room and a
Install 15 replacement windows and 1 door, no structural changes.
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Replacement of 26 windows and 1 door, like for like, in existing openings with no structural changes
Install 4 replacement doors, no structural changes.
Application for a sales office to be located in the Garage of our Model single family home at this a
Replace 4 existing entry doors. Work includes installation, exterior coil wrap, flashing, sealant, a
New SFD with 2 car garage and screened porch Belvidere Park Lot 21 Custom DEMO 051227-2025 / FINALED
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Swim spa to be added to existing deck. Heated (electrical), dimensions 8x14, yard is fully enclosed
Residential New Construction, Olde Towne Lot 29
New residential heated swimming pool with spa
Adding a screened porch, vinyl windows, and wood burning fireplace, concrete floor at grade
Adding a front porch. Currently just a stoop.
Demo of existing rear deck and construction of new living space and exterior deck. This space will b
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen renovation- new cabinets, countertops, tile, appliances, closing in one window. NO STRUCTURA
Finishing existing unheated attic space. The existing space is already framed for future use but is