City building permits · May 2026

Goldsboro Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Goldsboro, North Carolina 14 units in May 2026, 146 over the last 12 months — latest month +40% vs. a year earlier.

14
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,013,977
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 146 units permitted · latest month +40% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)642.9%
2-unit structures214.3%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)642.9%
All units14100%

Goldsboro building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Goldsboro, North Carolina?+

14 new residential units were authorized in Goldsboro in May 2026, and 146 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Goldsboro permitting?+

In May 2026, 6 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 57.1% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Goldsboro'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.