Metro building permits · May 2026
Burlington-South Burlington VT Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Burlington-South Burlington VT metropolitan area — 45 units in May 2026, 1,212 over the last 12 months — latest month -4.3% vs. a year earlier. #183 nationally.
45
Units (latest month)
26
Single-family units
10
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,137,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,212 units permitted · latest month -4.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 26 | 57.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 13.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 6.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 10 | 22.2% |
| All units | 45 | 100% |
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Burlington-South Burlington VT building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Burlington-South Burlington VT metro area?+
45 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,212 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Burlington-South Burlington VT rank nationally?+
Burlington-South Burlington VT ranks #183 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
42.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.