City building permits · May 2026

Fernandina Beach Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Fernandina Beach, Florida 7 units in May 2026, 90 over the last 12 months — latest month +133.3% vs. a year earlier.

7
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,206,187
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 90 units permitted · latest month +133.3% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)7100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units7100%

Fernandina Beach building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Fernandina Beach, Florida?+

7 new residential units were authorized in Fernandina Beach in May 2026, and 90 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Fernandina Beach permitting?+

In May 2026, 7 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Fernandina Beach's numbers be zero some months?+

Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.