Wake County, NC building permits & builders
Live single-family residential permit data and the top licensed home builders in Wake County, North Carolina. Updated weekly from US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey + county public records.
12-month permit trend
Monthly single-family permit volume in Wake County over the last 12 months. Source: US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
Top home builders in Wake County
The most active builders pulling residential permits in Wake County, North Carolina.
- PULTE HOME CORPORATION1,109 permits
- STANDARD PACIFIC OF THE CAROLI1,015 permits
- CENTEX HOMES773 permits
- LENNAR CAROLINAS LLC737 permits
- M I HOMES OF RALEIGH735 permits
- BEAZER HOMES CORP, T/A687 permits
About Wake County for trades & suppliers
Wake County, North Carolina is one of 3,022 US counties tracked by PermitFocus. With 6,741 new single-family permits issued in the last 12 months, the county represents an active market for lumber yards, roofing contractors, HVAC installers, plumbing, concrete, doors and windows, paint, flooring, and other trades that follow new residential construction.
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Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Wake County, North Carolina?
6,741 new single-family residential building permits were issued in Wake County over the last 12 months (5.95 per 1,000 residents), according to the US Census Bureau Building Permits Survey. PermitFocus updates this figure weekly.
Who are the top home builders in Wake County?
The most active home builders pulling residential permits in Wake County include PULTE HOME CORPORATION, STANDARD PACIFIC OF THE CAROLI, CENTEX HOMES. See the full ranked builder list above.
Where can I get new-construction permit data for Wake County?
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Is Wake County a good market for lumber and building-materials suppliers?
With 6,741 new single-family permits in the last 12 months (5.95 per 1,000 residents), Wake County is an active market for lumber yards, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, concrete, and other trades that follow new residential construction. PermitFocus ranks builder activity so suppliers can prioritize outreach.
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