City building permits · May 2026
Burlington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Burlington, North Carolina — 38 units in May 2026, 311 over the last 12 months — latest month -65.1% vs. a year earlier.
38
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,213,367
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 311 units permitted · latest month -65.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 18 | 47.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 52.6% |
| All units | 38 | 100% |
Burlington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Burlington, North Carolina?+
38 new residential units were authorized in Burlington in May 2026, and 311 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Burlington permitting?+
In May 2026, 18 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 52.6% 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.