Demolition permits in Wake County, NC: May 2026
18 demolition permits were filed in Wake County, NC in May 2026, 10% fewer than in April (20). The busiest ZIP code was 27545, with 5. Wake County, NC ranked 45th of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (27545, 27587, 27614) held 61% of the permits.
- 18 permits listed a job value; 11% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 12, with 4; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $25,725.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 27545: 5
- 27587: 3
- 27614: 3
- 27591: 2
- 27597: 2
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 2
- $10,000 to $50,000: 14
- $50,000 to $250,000: 1
- Over $250,000: 1
Demolition permits in May 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 364
- Nashville, TN: 293
- San Diego, CA: 232
- Baltimore, MD: 215
- Philadelphia, PA: 211
- Los Angeles, CA: 204
- Austin, TX: 174
- Boston, MA: 145
- Portland, OR: 134
- Miami, FL: 127
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 127
- Chicago, IL: 122
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Source: Data: Wake County Planning, Development and Inspections. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.