City building permits · May 2026
Punta Gorda Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Punta Gorda, Florida — 18 units in May 2026, 142 over the last 12 months — latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,556,114
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 142 units permitted · latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 18 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Punta Gorda building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Punta Gorda, Florida?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Punta Gorda in May 2026, and 142 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Punta Gorda permitting?+
In May 2026, 18 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Punta Gorda'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.