Building permits · May 2026
Baltimore (Independent City) Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland — 56 units authorized 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 (Independent City) building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Baltimore (Independent City)?+
56 new residential units were authorized in Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland in May 2026, and 863 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Baltimore (Independent City) permits are multifamily?+
60.7% of Baltimore (Independent City)'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.