City building permits · May 2026
Baltimore Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Baltimore, Maryland — 56 units in May 2026, 863 over the last 12 months — latest month -36.4% vs. a year earlier.
56
Units (latest month)
22
Single-family units
34
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,368,289
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 863 units permitted · latest month -36.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 22 | 39.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 34 | 60.7% |
| All units | 56 | 100% |
Baltimore building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Baltimore, Maryland?+
56 new residential units were authorized in Baltimore in May 2026, and 863 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Baltimore permitting?+
In May 2026, 22 single-family and 34 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 60.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Baltimore'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.