Weekly permit insights

Raleigh Building Permits

Free weekly building-permit insights for Raleigh, NC, computed from Raleigh Open Data, 367 permits filed in the latest period (through 2026-09-24), with the week-over-week trend and the busiest renovation, solar, pool, and remodel categories.

Updated weekly · latest data through 2026-09-24

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Permits this period
367
Trades tracked
5
Period ending
2026-09-24

Weekly trend: Jul 3: 1,006 · Jul 10: 1,236 · Jul 17: 1,075 · Jul 24: 1,046 · Jul 31: 984 · Aug 7: 199 · Aug 14: 96 · Aug 21: 81 · Aug 28: 105 · Sep 4: 58 · Sep 11: 87 · Sep 18: 94

Permits by trade in Raleigh

TradeThis periodShare
Electrical205.4%
Pool & Spa195.2%
Roofing174.6%
HVAC102.7%
Plumbing92.5%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Raleigh building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Raleigh's building permits from Raleigh Open Data every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Raleigh building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

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 Raleigh's permit data come from?

Official public records from Raleigh Open Data, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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