Building permits · May 2026
Cheshire County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cheshire County, New Hampshire — 17 units authorized in May 2026, 178 over the last 12 months — latest month +54.5% vs. a year earlier.
17
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,841,043
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 178 units permitted · latest month +54.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 88.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 11.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 17 | 100% |
Cheshire County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cheshire County?+
17 new residential units were authorized in Cheshire County, New Hampshire in May 2026, and 178 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cheshire County permits are multifamily?+
11.8% of Cheshire 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.