City building permits · May 2026
West Palm Beach Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Palm Beach, Florida — 18 units in May 2026, 124 over the last 12 months — latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,605,639
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 124 units permitted · latest month +80% 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% |
West Palm Beach building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Palm Beach, Florida?+
18 new residential units were authorized in West Palm Beach in May 2026, and 124 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West Palm Beach 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 West Palm 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.