Weekly permit insights

Charlotte Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in Charlotte's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (1,113 permits through 2024-12-30). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2024-12-30. We check weekly.

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Permits this period
1,113
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2024-12-30

Weekly trend: Oct 8: 360 · Oct 15: 296 · Oct 22: 388 · Oct 29: 348 · Nov 5: 266 · Nov 12: 403 · Nov 19: 325 · Nov 26: 191 · Dec 3: 323 · Dec 10: 305 · Dec 17: 310 · Dec 24: 124

Permits by trade in Charlotte

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC423.8%
Pool & Spa322.9%
Roofing282.5%
Solar232.1%
Plumbing181.6%
Electrical171.5%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Charlotte building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Charlotte's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Charlotte building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Charlotte overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Charlotte?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Charlotte's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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