Building permits · May 2026
Burke County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Burke County, North Carolina — 52 units authorized in May 2026, 506 over the last 12 months — latest month +40.5% vs. a year earlier.
52
Units (latest month)
42
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,960,001
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 506 units permitted · latest month +40.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 42 | 80.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 15.4% |
| All units | 52 | 100% |
Burke County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Burke County?+
52 new residential units were authorized in Burke County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 506 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Burke County permits are multifamily?+
19.2% of Burke 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.