City building permits · May 2026

Chambersburg borough Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Chambersburg borough, Pennsylvania 18 units in May 2026, 176 over the last 12 months — latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.

18
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,005,430
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 176 units permitted · latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)18100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units18100%

Chambersburg borough building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Chambersburg borough, Pennsylvania?+

18 new residential units were authorized in Chambersburg borough in May 2026, and 176 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Chambersburg borough permitting?+

In May 2026, 18 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Chambersburg borough's numbers be zero some months?+

Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.