City building permits · May 2026
Elizabeth City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Elizabeth City, North Carolina — 15 units in May 2026, 114 over the last 12 months — latest month +150% vs. a year earlier.
15
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,312,359
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 114 units permitted · latest month +150% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 15 | 100% |
Elizabeth City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Elizabeth City, North Carolina?+
15 new residential units were authorized in Elizabeth City in May 2026, and 114 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Elizabeth City permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Elizabeth City'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.