City building permits · May 2026

Frederick Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Frederick, Maryland 43 units in May 2026, 522 over the last 12 months — latest month -88% vs. a year earlier.

43
Units (latest month)
43
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,021,250
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 522 units permitted · latest month -88% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)43100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units43100%

Frederick building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Frederick, Maryland?+

43 new residential units were authorized in Frederick in May 2026, and 522 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Frederick permitting?+

In May 2026, 43 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Frederick'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.