Building permits · May 2026
Alachua County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Alachua County, Florida — 211 units authorized in May 2026, 1,874 over the last 12 months — latest month +43.5% vs. a year earlier.
211
Units (latest month)
58
Single-family units
151
Multifamily (5+) units
$40,655,145
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,874 units permitted · latest month +43.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 58 | 27.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 151 | 71.6% |
| All units | 211 | 100% |
Alachua County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Alachua County?+
211 new residential units were authorized in Alachua County, Florida in May 2026, and 1,874 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Alachua County permits are multifamily?+
72.5% of Alachua County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.