How long does a commercial building permit take in Raleigh?

In the 90 days to October 29, 2026, the median commercial or multifamily building permit in Raleigh was issued 56 days after the application was filed, across 353 permits with an application date. Half took between 35 days and 105 days. Simple trade permits are usually faster than new construction.

How do I look up building permits in Raleigh?

US Permit Search groups every commercial and multifamily permit at an address into one project page, with the contractor and declared value.

Building permit guide

How to get a building permit in Raleigh, North Carolina

This guide links to the city’s official pages and adds what 2,147 recent commercial and multifamily permits show about timing, permit types and project values.

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Median days to issueapplication → issue: 35–105
Middle halfdays: 2,147
Commercial permitslast 90 days: $112K
Median declared value

How long commercial permits take in Raleigh, by trade

Median days from application to issue and median declared value, commercial and multifamily permits issued July 31, 2026 – October 29, 2026.

Trade	Permits	Median days to issue	Median declared value
Building	370	56	$112K

Counts only permits whose record includes an application date (353 of 2,147). Times depend on the city’s review track: express and over-the-counter trade permits often issue within days, new construction takes longer.

Most common commercial permit types

DSINSP - Electrical (Non-Residential)489
FIRE - Fire Protection370
Building353
DSINSP - Mechanical (Non-Residential)306
DSINSP - Plumbing (Non-Residential)258
DSINSP - Online Only Electrical (Non-Residential)245

How to get a building permit in Raleigh, North Carolina

How long commercial permits take in Raleigh, by trade

Most common commercial permit types

How to get a building permit in Raleigh, North Carolina

How long commercial permits take in Raleigh, by trade

Most common commercial permit types

Commercial permits per month

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