Building permits · May 2026
Avery County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Avery County, North Carolina — 14 units authorized in May 2026, 215 over the last 12 months — latest month +7.7% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,876,823
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 215 units permitted · latest month +7.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
Avery County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Avery County?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Avery County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 215 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Avery County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Avery County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.