Building permits · May 2026
Union County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Union County, North Carolina — 187 units authorized in May 2026, 2,612 over the last 12 months — latest month -23.4% vs. a year earlier.
187
Units (latest month)
187
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$53,419,781
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,612 units permitted · latest month -23.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 187 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 187 | 100% |
Union County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Union County?+
187 new residential units were authorized in Union County, North Carolina in May 2026, and 2,612 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Union County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Union 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.