Metro building permits · May 2026
Harrisburg-Carlisle PA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Harrisburg-Carlisle PA metropolitan area — 87 units in May 2026, 1,258 over the last 12 months — latest month -10.3% vs. a year earlier. #181 nationally.
87
Units (latest month)
67
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$20,963,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,258 units permitted · latest month -10.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 67 | 77.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 2.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 15 | 17.2% |
| All units | 87 | 100% |
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Harrisburg-Carlisle PA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Harrisburg-Carlisle PA metro area?+
87 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,258 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Harrisburg-Carlisle PA rank nationally?+
Harrisburg-Carlisle PA ranks #181 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
23.0% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.