City building permits · May 2026
Wake Forest town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wake Forest town, North Carolina — 6 units in May 2026, 738 over the last 12 months — latest month -86% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$865,070
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 738 units permitted · latest month -86% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
Wake Forest town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wake Forest town, North Carolina?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Wake Forest town in May 2026, and 738 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Wake Forest town permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Wake Forest 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.