City building permits · May 2026
Panama City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Panama City, Florida — 19 units in May 2026, 251 over the last 12 months — latest month -9.5% vs. a year earlier.
19
Units (latest month)
19
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,824,927
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 251 units permitted · latest month -9.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Panama City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Panama City, Florida?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Panama City in May 2026, and 251 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Panama City permitting?+
In May 2026, 19 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Panama City'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.