Building permits · Jun 2026
Wake County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wake County, North Carolina — 1,669 units authorized in Jun 2026, 15,162 over the last 12 months — latest month +45.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 851 | 51.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 816 | 48.9% |
| All units | 1,669 | 100% |
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Wake County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wake County?+
1,669 new residential units were authorized in Wake County, North Carolina in Jun 2026, and 15,162 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Wake County permits are multifamily?+
49.0% of Wake County's Jun 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.