City building permits · May 2026
Oak Island town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oak Island town, North Carolina — 10 units in May 2026, 162 over the last 12 months — latest month +66.7% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,608,100
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 162 units permitted · latest month +66.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Oak Island town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oak Island town, North Carolina?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Oak Island town in May 2026, and 162 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oak Island town permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oak Island 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.