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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.
1,727 recent building permits filed in North Carolina.
1,727 permits
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16x36 inground pool, 700 sf patio, pool approved fence
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Holiday Inn - Pool Equipment Room - Pool Equipment Room
deck - No Review Bldg Permit504 sq feet deck
Replacement Permit - Holiday Inn - Guest Rooms levels 1-5 - Guest Rooms level 1-5
Replacement Permit - Holiday Inn Level 1 - Ameneties & BOH - Amenities and BOH
Holt Brother's Relocation - 3rd Floor, 501 Fayetteville St - First time interior tenant fit up in sh
Family owner bakery & dessert shop. Tenant Fit Out and Change of use from Mercantile to Factory
We will encapsulate, replace insulation and seal all vents and perforations in the crawlspace. Two 2
Construction of a single family home SPR-0023-2026 - Flood Study
Full renovation of both the hall and master bathrooms to Reconfigure layout. Conversion of 1 bedroo
demo existing deck and construct new 15x12 deck (same size as original) and extend new section 19x12
New Tract ID Sign Including Electrical for Battle Crossing Subdivision
Construction of a 3741 sq. ft. single family detached home with a covered front porch, screen porch
Full bathroom remodel- converting existing tub/shower to freestanding tub, removing partition wall a