Building permits · May 2026
Columbia County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbia County, Florida — 18 units authorized in May 2026, 170 over the last 12 months — latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,553,675
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 170 units permitted · latest month +38.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 83.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 16.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Columbia County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbia County?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Columbia County, Florida in May 2026, and 170 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Columbia County permits are multifamily?+
16.7% of Columbia 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.