City building permits · May 2026
Jacksonville-Duval County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jacksonville-Duval County, Florida — 322 units in May 2026, 5,568 over the last 12 months — latest month -43.2% vs. a year earlier.
322
Units (latest month)
316
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$61,354,182
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,568 units permitted · latest month -43.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 316 | 98.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 322 | 100% |
Jacksonville-Duval County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jacksonville-Duval County, Florida?+
322 new residential units were authorized in Jacksonville-Duval County in May 2026, and 5,568 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Jacksonville-Duval County permitting?+
In May 2026, 316 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 1.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Jacksonville-Duval County'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.