Building permits · May 2026
Manatee County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Manatee County, Florida — 810 units authorized in May 2026, 11,381 over the last 12 months — latest month +44.4% vs. a year earlier.
810
Units (latest month)
464
Single-family units
338
Multifamily (5+) units
$180,774,097
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 11,381 units permitted · latest month +44.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 464 | 57.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 338 | 41.7% |
| All units | 810 | 100% |
Manatee County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Manatee County?+
810 new residential units were authorized in Manatee County, Florida in May 2026, and 11,381 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Manatee County permits are multifamily?+
42.7% of Manatee 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.