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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
In-ground, concrete, heated swimming pool, approximately 18' x 36' in size with an 8'x8' spa INSIDE
Installation of new fire sprinkler system throughout Luther and Knox buildings at the White Memorial
Roof Recover with Mechanically Attached TPO
Level II Interior Alteration of office and workshop space in existing suite.
471674 TH NVR Bridle Creek BLD 1001-1007 1057-1061 1069-1080 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
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471674 TH NVR Bridle Creek BLD 1001-1007 1057-1061 1069-1080 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
471086 TH NVR (NORTH) Beethoven D Bldgs 1011-1028 NOT 1016 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
471674 TH NVR Bridle Creek BLD 1001-1007 1057-1061 1069-1080 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
471086 TH NVR (NORTH) Beethoven D Bldgs 1011-1028 NOT 1016 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
Roof on Dock
Interior Renovation and Deck - No Review Bldg PermitInterior Renovation and Deck Repairs Converting Attic to heated
Winship Tree House - 2025
471086 TH NVR (NORTH) Beethoven D Bldgs 1011-1028 NOT 1016 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
(MF-5A) Woodlands North - Retaining Wall - Cast in Place Retaining concrete wall at the project?s entry with concrete footings. Sqft. 500
471674 TH NVR Bridle Creek BLD 1001-1007 1057-1061 1069-1080 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
One storage shed 19x19 - no review bldg permit new storage shed 19x19
471086 TH NVR (NORTH) Beethoven D Bldgs 1011-1028 NOT 1016 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
Patio Roof
471086 TH NVR (NORTH) Beethoven D Bldgs 1011-1028 NOT 1016 - No Review Townhouse Bldg Permit
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