City building permits · May 2026
Sunset Beach town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sunset Beach town, North Carolina — 16 units in May 2026, 172 over the last 12 months — latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
16
Units (latest month)
16
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$17,957,311
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 172 units permitted · latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 16 | 100% |
Sunset Beach town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sunset Beach town, North Carolina?+
16 new residential units were authorized in Sunset Beach town in May 2026, and 172 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Sunset Beach town permitting?+
In May 2026, 16 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Sunset Beach 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.