City building permits · May 2026
Raleigh Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Raleigh, North Carolina — 384 units in May 2026, 5,288 over the last 12 months — latest month -40.6% vs. a year earlier.
384
Units (latest month)
134
Single-family units
211
Multifamily (5+) units
$84,440,417
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,288 units permitted · latest month -40.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 134 | 34.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 2.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 29 | 7.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 211 | 54.9% |
| All units | 384 | 100% |
Raleigh building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Raleigh, North Carolina?+
384 new residential units were authorized in Raleigh in May 2026, and 5,288 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Raleigh permitting?+
In May 2026, 134 single-family and 211 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 65.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Raleigh'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.