Building permits · May 2026
Sussex County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sussex County, Delaware — 363 units authorized in May 2026, 3,432 over the last 12 months — latest month -10.6% vs. a year earlier.
363
Units (latest month)
345
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$54,180,267
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,432 units permitted · latest month -10.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 345 | 95.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 5.0% |
| All units | 363 | 100% |
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Sussex County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sussex County?+
363 new residential units were authorized in Sussex County, Delaware in May 2026, and 3,432 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Sussex County permits are multifamily?+
5.0% of Sussex 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.