Metro building permits · May 2026
Richmond VA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Richmond VA metropolitan area — 969 units in May 2026, 8,585 over the last 12 months — latest month +6.4% vs. a year earlier. #36 nationally.
969
Units (latest month)
401
Single-family units
542
Multifamily (5+) units
$156,899,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 8,585 units permitted · latest month +6.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 401 | 41.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 26 | 2.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 542 | 55.9% |
| All units | 969 | 100% |
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Richmond VA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Richmond VA metro area?+
969 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 8,585 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Richmond VA rank nationally?+
Richmond VA ranks #36 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
58.6% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.