Building permits · May 2026
Onslow County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Onslow County, North Carolina — 480 units authorized in May 2026, 1,739 over the last 12 months — latest month +321.1% vs. a year earlier.
480
Units (latest month)
118
Single-family units
360
Multifamily (5+) units
$57,316,888
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,739 units permitted · latest month +321.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 118 | 24.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 360 | 75.0% |
| All units | 480 | 100% |
Onslow County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Onslow County?+
480 new residential units were authorized in Onslow County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 1,739 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Onslow County permits are multifamily?+
75.4% of Onslow 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.