City building permits · May 2026
Southport Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Southport, North Carolina — 9 units in May 2026, 89 over the last 12 months — latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,725,020
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 89 units permitted · latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
Southport building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Southport, North Carolina?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Southport in May 2026, and 89 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Southport permitting?+
In May 2026, 9 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Southport'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.