Building permits · May 2026
Guilford County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Guilford County, North Carolina — 135 units authorized in May 2026, 2,971 over the last 12 months — latest month -62.4% vs. a year earlier.
135
Units (latest month)
128
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$43,501,026
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,971 units permitted · latest month -62.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 128 | 94.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 5.2% |
| All units | 135 | 100% |
Guilford County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Guilford County?+
135 new residential units were authorized in Guilford County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 2,971 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Guilford County permits are multifamily?+
5.2% of Guilford 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.