New construction permits in Wake County, NC: April 2026
326 new construction permits were filed in Wake County, NC in April 2026, 13% more than in March (289). The busiest ZIP code was 27591, with 113. Wake County, NC ranked 7th of the 60 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 319 permits, 98% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (27591, 27571, 27545) held 69% of the permits.
- 326 permits listed a job value; 99% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Sunday, April 26, with 34; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $361,552.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 158 |
| December 2025 | 272 |
| January 2026 | 245 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| March 2026 | 289 |
| April 2026 | 326 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 27591: 113
- 27571: 62
- 27545: 50
- 27597: 32
- 27587: 17
Kinds of work
- New homes: 319
- New commercial buildings: 7
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 3
- $50,000 to $250,000: 24
- Over $250,000: 298
New construction permits in April 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 864
- Philadelphia, PA: 580
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 425
- San Antonio, TX: 383
- Loudoun County, VA: 369
- New York, NY: 287
- Collin County, TX: 270
- Hillsborough County, FL: 256
- Osceola County, FL: 164
- Douglas County, CO: 156
- Greensboro, NC: 121
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Source: Data: Wake County Planning, Development and Inspections. Permits filed 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-30, counted by filing date.