Remodel & addition permits in Wake County, NC: October 2026
143 remodel & addition permits were filed in Wake County, NC in October 2026, 11% fewer than in September (160). The busiest ZIP code was 27597, with 19. Wake County, NC ranked 31st of the 57 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 128 permits, 90% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (27597, 27591, 27614) held 38% of the permits.
- 140 permits listed a job value; 39% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Thursday, October 22, with 11; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $35,481.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 135 |
| June 2026 | 160 |
| July 2026 | 173 |
| August 2026 | 124 |
| September 2026 | 160 |
| October 2026 | 143 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 27597: 19
- 27591: 18
- 27614: 18
- 27587: 14
- 27603: 13
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 128
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 15
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 24
- $10,000 to $50,000: 61
- $50,000 to $250,000: 48
- Over $250,000: 7
Remodel & addition permits in October 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,900
- Philadelphia, PA: 3,011
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,682
- Columbus, OH: 1,519
- Loudoun County, VA: 1,221
- Miami, FL: 1,192
- Austin, TX: 1,013
- Boston, MA: 873
- San Diego County, CA: 861
- Sacramento County, CA: 768
- Washington, DC: 673
- Chicago, IL: 621
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Source: Data: Wake County Planning, Development and Inspections. Permits filed 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-31, counted by filing date.