Building permits · May 2026
Broward County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Broward County, Florida — 280 units authorized in May 2026, 2,620 over the last 12 months — latest month -38.3% vs. a year earlier.
280
Units (latest month)
58
Single-family units
220
Multifamily (5+) units
$46,985,343
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,620 units permitted · latest month -38.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 58 | 20.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 220 | 78.6% |
| All units | 280 | 100% |
Broward County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Broward County?+
280 new residential units were authorized in Broward County, Florida in May 2026, and 2,620 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Broward County permits are multifamily?+
79.3% of Broward 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.