recent building permits…
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
Bldg 2 bldnr-032381-2024 annex of raleigh building 1 r-2 occ, 3 story, 242,132sf v-a & v-b const- as
Resurface 16’x10’ deck and add 16’x4’ extension with steps to grade.
New SF Dwelling Stonehenge Lot 104 Custom Sealed Crawl Rear Covered Porch Fireplace in Family Room
Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994-
In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawlspace structure.
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Townhomes, 6 units, lots 5-10, 3 stories, VB Construction, R3 Occupancy, SPR-0112-2024; BLDR-006994
Long & Foster - 3600 SF B OCC Interior alteration to existing suite BUILDING IS 5 STORY B OCC 1-A CO
PONY EXPRESS. This project is a level II shell and interior alteration of an existing building. Scop
Installation of a new ground-level reinforced concrete patio slab in the rear yard. Patio consists o
Repair, rebuilding, remolding of the master bathroom after water and mold damage.
Replace Decking and Add 16x10 Screen Room onto existing Deck
Remove existing decking surface, add three additional footers and extend deck structure by 3 feet, r
Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic solor system
- Replacing an existing attached garage, with an attached carport. - Structural repairs in the kitch
Remove current 10x32 deck and stairs and replace everything the same
Building an accessory structure with two rooms, w/ electrical and a mini split. It will be built on
Larry's Coffee -S-1 OCC 3320 SF Level II Interior Alteration -Insulate thermal envelope, walls and c
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY HOME Chapman Cottages Lot 12 Sealed Crawl Rear Screened Porch
Toro Pizzeria Business-to Assembly interior fit up of a space recently taken back to shell conditi
Single Family Home Lot 2 North Ridge Custom DEMO 000488-2026 / ISSUED 3/19/2026 Sealed Crawl Rear Sc