Demolition permits in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC
1,346 demolition permits were filed in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in the last 12 months, and 86 in the last 30 days. That's 36% of the demolition permits filed at the North Carolina offices we read, and 1% of all Mecklenburg County's permits.
Mecklenburg County issues the building permits for Charlotte and for the towns around it, so one feed covers the whole county. More on all building permits in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County and demolition permits at every office we read.
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- Last 12 months
- 1,346
- Last 90 days
- 378
- Last 30 days
- 86
- Average declared value
- $59K
- across 1,267 permits with a value
Does this work need a permit in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County?
Yes. Demolishing or removing a building needs a building permit before work starts. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), the same in every permit office — the statewide guide explains what it means for the permit records.
By month
Where in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
The ZIP codes with the most demolition permits. Each linked ZIP has its own page.
Who's pulling demolition permits in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
Ranked by permits in the last 12 months.
Recent permits
A sample from 30 or more days ago. Permit Search and the daily email have them as they're filed.
| Address | Type | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3306 STATESVILLE AVCharlotte 28206 | DemolitionDemolition | — | Issued | |
| 1028 DRUID CRCharlotte 28206 | DemolitionDemolition | $5,000 | Issued | |
| 8009 BROWNE RDCharlotte 28269 | DemolitionDemolition | $30K | Issued | |
| 5140 FOWLER FARM RDMint Hill 28227 | DemolitionAddition | $31K | Issued | |
| 521 INWOOD DRCharlotte 28209 | DemolitionDemolition | $10K | Issued |
86 more permits filed in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in the last 30 days
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Demolition permits in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County: common questions
- How many demolition permits are filed in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County?
- 1,346 in the last 12 months and 86 in the last 30 days — 36% of the demolition permits filed at all the North Carolina offices we read. The busiest ZIP codes were 28211 (109), 28205 (106) and 28209 (85). Mecklenburg County issues the building permits for Charlotte and for the towns around it, so one feed covers the whole county.
- Who pulls the most demolition permits in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County?
- By permits in the last 12 months: W.C. Black and Sons, Inc., Mcgee Brothers Co., Inc. and Katherine Weinmann. The table above has the most active twelve, each linked to its own page where it has one.
- Does demolition need a permit in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County?
- Yes. Demolishing or removing a building needs a building permit before work starts. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), so it's the same in every permit office in the state.
Related
Demolition permits in other places
- Asheville347
- Raleigh335
- Greensboro255
- Durham250
- Wilmington & New Hanover County229
- Wake County207
- Cabarrus County191
- Gaston County126
- Brunswick County94
- Johnston County80
- Onslow County57
Other trades in Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
- Electrical permits43,556
- HVAC permits31,412
- Plumbing permits14,791
- New home and remodel permits13,087
- Deck and addition permits1,787
- Solar permits866
- Fire alarm and sprinkler permits853
- Pool permits798
- Roofing permits492
- Commercial upfit permits478
- Foundation and concrete permits419
- Window and siding permits95
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Source: TarSignal, from North Carolina public building permit records, data through October 23, 2026. Refreshed nightly. Counts include every permit type a jurisdiction files — trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as building permits — so one project can appear more than once. Values are what the applicant declared, where the jurisdiction records one. We keep improving how we collect each office's permits, so a count that steps up suddenly usually means more complete records, not more construction.