Building permits · May 2026
Polk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Polk County, Florida — 613 units authorized in May 2026, 6,946 over the last 12 months — latest month -7.8% vs. a year earlier.
613
Units (latest month)
590
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$189,088,612
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,946 units permitted · latest month -7.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 590 | 96.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 1.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 15 | 2.4% |
| All units | 613 | 100% |
Polk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Polk County?+
613 new residential units were authorized in Polk County, Florida in May 2026, and 6,946 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Polk County permits are multifamily?+
3.8% of Polk 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.