City building permits · Jun 2026
Burlington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Burlington, North Carolina — 185 units in Jun 2026, 481 over the last 12 months — latest month +1133.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 8.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 168 | 90.8% |
| All units | 185 | 100% |
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Burlington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Burlington, North Carolina?+
185 new residential units were authorized in Burlington in Jun 2026, and 481 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Burlington permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 15 single-family and 168 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Burlington's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.