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Charlotte building & ADU permits

Recent permit activity, updated continuously.

1081

Permits tracked

10

ADU permits

26

Distinct ZIP codes

Jun 18, 2026

Newest permit

Recent permits

A sample of the freshest permits in this jurisdiction — ZIP and city only (no street addresses).

ZIPPermit typeADU typeValuationApplied
28217Residential$4,000Jun 17, 2026
28277Residential$300Jun 18, 2026
28278Commercial$38,000Jun 18, 2026
28211Residential$3,000Jun 18, 2026
28227Residential$550Jun 18, 2026
28209Residential$15,000Jun 17, 2026
28202Commercial$28,500Jun 17, 2026
28078Residential$12,000Jun 15, 2026
28078Residential$303,950Jun 15, 2026
28208Residential$13,000Jun 16, 2026
28105Residential$8,186Jun 16, 2026
28212Residential$187,559Jun 12, 2026
28277Residential$1,000Jun 14, 2026
28212Residential$187,559Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$115,000Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$187,559Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$187,559Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$187,559Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$115,000Jun 15, 2026
28212Residential$115,000Jun 15, 2026

Top ZIP codes by recent activity

282081192820685281058028078592821258

ADU types in the recent set

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Housing lawNorth Carolina

Accessory dwelling units in North Carolina are regulated locally; there is no statewide ADU mandate, so rules vary by city and county.

North Carolina has no statewide upzoning law; residential density is set by local zoning, with Charlotte and Raleigh pursuing their own reforms.

Local zoning (no statewide mandate)

Data source

Sourced from Mecklenburg County ArcGIS open data (Esri). Public records (NC Public Records Act).

Nearby citiesNorth Carolina

Charlotte permit data — FAQ

Where does Igni get Charlotte permit data?

Charlotte permit data is sourced directly from Mecklenburg County ArcGIS open data (Esri) — an official government open-data feed (Public records (NC Public Records Act)). Igni normalizes it and classifies ADU activity.

How fresh is Charlotte permit data?

Igni refreshes Charlotte permits continuously from the source feed, typically within about a day of filing. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows the most recent activity.

Does Charlotte allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs)?

Accessory dwelling units in North Carolina are regulated locally; there is no statewide ADU mandate, so rules vary by city and county.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Headline counts reflect all permits Igni has tracked for this jurisdiction; the table shows recent activity. Housing law changes — verify current statutes before relying on this.