Metro building permits · Jun 2026
Seaford DE Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Seaford DE metropolitan area — 426 units in Jun 2026, 3,541 over the last 12 months — latest month +34.4% vs. a year earlier. #82 nationally.
426
Units (latest month)
362
Single-family units
64
Multifamily (5+) units
$65,984,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,541 units permitted · latest month +34.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 362 | 85.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 64 | 15.0% |
| All units | 426 | 100% |
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Seaford DE building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Seaford DE metro area?+
426 new residential units were authorized in Jun 2026, and 3,541 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Seaford DE rank nationally?+
Seaford DE ranks #82 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
15.0% of the metro's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.