City building permits · May 2026
Port Wentworth Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Port Wentworth, Georgia — 94 units in May 2026, 1,561 over the last 12 months — latest month -21% vs. a year earlier.
94
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
90
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,422,776
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,561 units permitted · latest month -21% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 4.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 90 | 95.7% |
| All units | 94 | 100% |
Port Wentworth building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Port Wentworth, Georgia?+
94 new residential units were authorized in Port Wentworth in May 2026, and 1,561 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Port Wentworth permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 90 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 95.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Port Wentworth's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.