New construction permits in Wake County, NC: May 2026
343 new construction permits were filed in Wake County, NC in May 2026, 5% more than in April (326). The busiest ZIP code was 27591, with 120. Wake County, NC ranked 7th of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 327 permits, 95% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (27591, 27545, 27597) held 62% of the permits.
- 343 permits listed a job value; 98% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 5, with 28; Wednesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $413,500.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 272 |
| January 2026 | 245 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| March 2026 | 289 |
| April 2026 | 326 |
| May 2026 | 343 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 27591: 120
- 27545: 69
- 27597: 25
- 27571: 23
- 27587: 23
Kinds of work
- New homes: 327
- New commercial buildings: 16
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 7
- $50,000 to $250,000: 13
- Over $250,000: 322
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 688
- Philadelphia, PA: 587
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
- Columbus, OH: 142
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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.