City building permits · May 2026
Tampa Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tampa, Florida — 794 units in May 2026, 3,307 over the last 12 months — latest month +199.6% vs. a year earlier.
794
Units (latest month)
61
Single-family units
728
Multifamily (5+) units
$146,473,565
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,307 units permitted · latest month +199.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 61 | 7.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 728 | 91.7% |
| All units | 794 | 100% |
Tampa building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tampa, Florida?+
794 new residential units were authorized in Tampa in May 2026, and 3,307 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Tampa permitting?+
In May 2026, 61 single-family and 728 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 92.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Tampa'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.