City building permits · May 2026

Wilson Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Wilson, North Carolina 12 units in May 2026, 196 over the last 12 months — latest month -60% vs. a year earlier.

12
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$520,291
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 196 units permitted · latest month -60% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1083.3%
2-unit structures216.7%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units12100%

Wilson building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Wilson, North Carolina?+

12 new residential units were authorized in Wilson in May 2026, and 196 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Wilson permitting?+

In May 2026, 10 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 16.7% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Wilson'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.