Building permits · May 2026
Kent County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kent County, Delaware — 169 units authorized in May 2026, 1,447 over the last 12 months — latest month +89.9% vs. a year earlier.
169
Units (latest month)
97
Single-family units
72
Multifamily (5+) units
$27,035,506
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,447 units permitted · latest month +89.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 97 | 57.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 72 | 42.6% |
| All units | 169 | 100% |
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Kent County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kent County?+
169 new residential units were authorized in Kent County, Delaware in May 2026, and 1,447 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Kent County permits are multifamily?+
42.6% of Kent County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.