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March 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Cumberland County— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Cumberland County, NC issued 610 building permits in March 2026, up 33% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 28312 with 139 permits. Change Out (Residential) was the top permit type, making up 24% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
610
vs. prior month
+33%
457 last month
Most active zip
28312
139 permits
Top permit type
Change Out (Residential)
24% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — March 2026

28312
139
28306
119
28348
118
28311
56
28395
39
28391
30
28356
27
28314
17
28390
11
28304
9

Permits by type

March 2026 · Cumberland County, NC

Change Out (Residential)
146 (24%)
Residential Electrical
57 (9%)
Septic - New / Soil W/Plot Plan
38 (6%)
Residential New 1-2 Family Dwelling
33 (5%)
Fence / Wall (Residential)
30 (5%)
Residential Accessory Building / Structure
30 (5%)
Septic - Repair
26 (4%)
Residential Renovation/Repair/Reroof
24 (4%)
Drinking Water Well
20 (3%)
Manufactured Home
17 (3%)
Residential Plumbing Permit
14 (2%)
Septic - Occupancy/AIW
12 (2%)
Septic - Redraw W/ Visit
11 (2%)
Commercial Zoning Verification Letter
10 (2%)
Residential Addition
9 (1%)
Residential Pool (In Ground)
9 (1%)
Commercial Electrical
8 (1%)
Septic - Re-evaluation
8 (1%)
Demolition (Residential)
7 (1%)
Generator Install (Residential)
6 (1%)
Residential Deck/Porch
6 (1%)
Residential Fire Inspection
6 (1%)
Septic - Expansion
6 (1%)
Water Sample
6 (1%)
Zoning Verification Letter (Residential)
6 (1%)
Change Out (Commercial)
5 (1%)
Residential Solar Panels
5 (1%)
Residential Mechanical Permit
4 (1%)
Accessory Building/Structure (Residential)
3 (0%)
Building (Commercial) - Accessory Building / Structure
3 (0%)
Commercial Renovation/Repair/Reroof
3 (0%)
Irrigation Well
3 (0%)
Residential Accessibility Ramp
3 (0%)
Water Heater Change Out (Residential)
3 (0%)
Zoning Land/Building Use (Residential)
3 (0%)
Commercial Cellular Tower (Alteration/Co-Location)
2 (0%)
Commercial Plumbing
2 (0%)
Commercial Sign/Billboard
2 (0%)
Fire Alarm
2 (0%)
Fuel tanks, pumps, piping, install and remove
2 (0%)
Group Home
2 (0%)
Home Occupation
2 (0%)
Residential Pool (Above Ground)
2 (0%)
Septic - Change of Use
2 (0%)
Temporary Power - Temporary Power - Residential
2 (0%)
A.L.E./ABC Inspection
1 (0%)
Building (Commercial) - Addition
1 (0%)
Commercial Accessory Building/Structure (including fence)
1 (0%)
Commercial Mechanical
1 (0%)
Consultation/Requested Inspection
1 (0%)
Demolition (Commercial)
1 (0%)
Residential Foundation Only
1 (0%)
Residential Plumbing (Multi-Family)
1 (0%)
Residential Relocation
1 (0%)
Special Event/Exhibit/Trade Show
1 (0%)

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