Building permits · May 2026
Durham County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Durham County, North Carolina — 466 units authorized in May 2026, 3,452 over the last 12 months — latest month +104.4% vs. a year earlier.
466
Units (latest month)
237
Single-family units
225
Multifamily (5+) units
$133,146,739
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,452 units permitted · latest month +104.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 237 | 50.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 0.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 225 | 48.3% |
| All units | 466 | 100% |
Durham County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Durham County?+
466 new residential units were authorized in Durham County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 3,452 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Durham County permits are multifamily?+
49.1% of Durham 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.