Building permits · May 2026
Wicomico County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wicomico County, Maryland — 18 units authorized in May 2026, 212 over the last 12 months — latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,535,422
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 212 units permitted · latest month +28.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 72.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 27.8% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Wicomico County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wicomico County?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Wicomico County, Maryland in May 2026, and 212 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Wicomico County permits are multifamily?+
27.8% of Wicomico 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.