Building permits · May 2026
Bay County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bay County, Florida — 164 units authorized in May 2026, 1,919 over the last 12 months — latest month -20% vs. a year earlier.
164
Units (latest month)
144
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$56,897,890
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,919 units permitted · latest month -20% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 144 | 87.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 11.0% |
| All units | 164 | 100% |
Bay County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bay County?+
164 new residential units were authorized in Bay County, Florida in May 2026, and 1,919 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Bay County permits are multifamily?+
12.2% of Bay 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.