Building permits · May 2026
New Hanover County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Hanover County, North Carolina — 226 units authorized in May 2026, 2,415 over the last 12 months — latest month +15.3% vs. a year earlier.
226
Units (latest month)
98
Single-family units
120
Multifamily (5+) units
$50,237,682
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,415 units permitted · latest month +15.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 98 | 43.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 120 | 53.1% |
| All units | 226 | 100% |
New Hanover County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Hanover County?+
226 new residential units were authorized in New Hanover County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 2,415 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of New Hanover County permits are multifamily?+
56.6% of New Hanover 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.