Building permits · May 2026
Rowan County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rowan County, North Carolina — 182 units authorized in May 2026, 1,075 over the last 12 months — latest month +49.2% vs. a year earlier.
182
Units (latest month)
92
Single-family units
90
Multifamily (5+) units
$65,999,420
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,075 units permitted · latest month +49.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 92 | 50.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 90 | 49.5% |
| All units | 182 | 100% |
Rowan County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rowan County?+
182 new residential units were authorized in Rowan County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 1,075 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Rowan County permits are multifamily?+
49.5% of Rowan 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.