Building permits · May 2026
Richmond County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Richmond County, North Carolina — 22 units authorized in May 2026, 80 over the last 12 months — latest month +266.7% vs. a year earlier.
22
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,117,021
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 80 units permitted · latest month +266.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 27.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 27.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 13.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 31.8% |
| All units | 22 | 100% |
Richmond County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Richmond County?+
22 new residential units were authorized in Richmond County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 80 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Richmond County permits are multifamily?+
72.7% of Richmond 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.