City building permits · May 2026
Durham Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Durham, North Carolina — 443 units in May 2026, 3,325 over the last 12 months — latest month +101.4% vs. a year earlier.
443
Units (latest month)
214
Single-family units
225
Multifamily (5+) units
$122,376,326
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,325 units permitted · latest month +101.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 214 | 48.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 0.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 225 | 50.8% |
| All units | 443 | 100% |
Durham building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Durham, North Carolina?+
443 new residential units were authorized in Durham in May 2026, and 3,325 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Durham permitting?+
In May 2026, 214 single-family and 225 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 51.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Durham'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.