City building permits · May 2026
Winston-Salem Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Winston-Salem, North Carolina — 137 units in May 2026, 1,509 over the last 12 months — latest month +19.1% vs. a year earlier.
137
Units (latest month)
137
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$35,503,740
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,509 units permitted · latest month +19.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 137 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 137 | 100% |
Winston-Salem building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?+
137 new residential units were authorized in Winston-Salem in May 2026, and 1,509 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Winston-Salem permitting?+
In May 2026, 137 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Winston-Salem'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.