City building permits · May 2026
Surf City town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Surf City town, North Carolina — 5 units in May 2026, 328 over the last 12 months — latest month -61.5% vs. a year earlier.
5
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,603,790
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 328 units permitted · latest month -61.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
Surf City town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Surf City town, North Carolina?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Surf City town in May 2026, and 328 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Surf City town permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Surf City 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.