City building permits · May 2026
Cary town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cary town, North Carolina — 175 units in May 2026, 725 over the last 12 months — latest month +316.7% vs. a year earlier.
175
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
137
Multifamily (5+) units
$35,236,694
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 725 units permitted · latest month +316.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 21.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 137 | 78.3% |
| All units | 175 | 100% |
Cary town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cary town, North Carolina?+
175 new residential units were authorized in Cary town in May 2026, and 725 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cary town permitting?+
In May 2026, 38 single-family and 137 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 78.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cary town'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.