Raleigh building permits: how to search them, and who's building now
Raleigh new construction on the board (Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026)
Counted on November 2, 2026 from the permits currently on the board. Source: City of Raleigh Open Data Building_Permits; data.townofcary.org.
Top builders by permit count
| Builder (as listed on the permit) | New SF permits |
|---|---|
| Icg Homes, Llc | 7 |
| Homes By Dickerson Inc | 4 |
| Murdock Gannon Construction, I | 4 |
| Legacy Custom Homes NC, Inc | 3 |
| Ken Harvey Homes, L.L.C. | 2 |
Where the permits are
| Jurisdiction | Permits |
|---|---|
| City of Raleigh | 41 |
| Town of Cary | 14 |
See this week's Raleigh new construction
55 new single-family permits, each with the builder of record and a link to the official record. Updated every morning.
Open the Raleigh board · $19How to search Raleigh permits on the official portal
- Open the Raleigh Permit and Development Portal. You can search without an account by choosing Guest at log in.
- Choose Search Public Records, then Permit.
- Use the advanced filters for permit type, status, and applied or issued date to find new residential work.
- For an address, enter the street number and street name without the suffix (no ST, RD or AVE).
- Need help? The city's portal help center has walkthroughs.
- Cary is a separate jurisdiction: its permit applications are published on data.townofcary.org.
New to permit portals? Start with how to search building permits.
Official Raleigh permit sources
- Raleigh Permit and Development Portal
- Raleigh portal help center
- Raleigh open data (Building Permits)
- Town of Cary open data
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Questions contractors ask
How do I look up building permits in Raleigh?
Use Raleigh Permit and Development Portal (permitportal.raleighnc.gov), the official City of Raleigh and Town of Cary system. You can search by address or permit number at no cost. For new construction, filter by permit type and issue date. The steps above were checked against the official site on November 2, 2026.
Who is building new homes in Raleigh right now?
On the FirstBid Raleigh board as of November 2, 2026, Icg Homes, Llc has the most new single-family permits (7) issued between Aug 4, 2026 and Oct 29, 2026. The table above lists the top five builders, counted from City of Raleigh and Town of Cary permit records.
How many new construction permits are on the Raleigh board?
As of November 2, 2026, the FirstBid Raleigh board lists 55 new single-family home permits issued from Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026, pulled by 35 different builders. Every card links back to the City of Raleigh and Town of Cary record so you can verify it before you call.
Which parts of Raleigh have the most new construction?
The City of Raleigh and Town of Cary permit feed does not include ZIP codes, so the FirstBid board groups new single-family permits by jurisdiction. From Aug 4, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 that was City of Raleigh (41), Town of Cary (14). Counts refresh every morning from the official records.
Are Raleigh building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits issued by the City of Raleigh and Town of Cary are public records, and the official portals linked on this page let anyone search them for free. Permit records list the contractor of record, which is how subcontractors find out which builders are active.