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New Hanover County Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for New Hanover County, NC, computed from official city permit portals, 1,672 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-17), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

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Permits this period
1,672
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-09-17

Weekly trend: Jun 26: 634 · Jul 3: 538 · Jul 10: 592 · Jul 17: 466 · Jul 24: 425 · Jul 31: 515 · Aug 7: 455 · Aug 14: 361 · Aug 21: 448 · Aug 28: 382 · Sep 4: 304 · Sep 11: 404

Permits by trade in New Hanover County

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC66339.7%
Electrical38022.7%
Plumbing19511.7%
Pool & Spa402.4%
Roofing311.9%
Solar140.8%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is New Hanover County building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls New Hanover County'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 New Hanover County building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly New Hanover County 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 New Hanover County?

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 New Hanover County'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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