Building permits · May 2026

Carteret County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Carteret County, North Carolina 37 units authorized in May 2026, 413 over the last 12 months — latest month -38.3% vs. a year earlier.

37
Units (latest month)
37
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$20,610,581
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 413 units permitted · latest month -38.3% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)37100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units37100%

Carteret County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Carteret County?+

37 new residential units were authorized in Carteret County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 413 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Carteret County permits are multifamily?+

0.0% of Carteret 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.