Building permits · May 2026
Allegheny County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — 286 units authorized in May 2026, 2,787 over the last 12 months — latest month +37.5% vs. a year earlier.
286
Units (latest month)
101
Single-family units
185
Multifamily (5+) units
$56,579,324
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,787 units permitted · latest month +37.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 101 | 35.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 185 | 64.7% |
| All units | 286 | 100% |
Allegheny County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Allegheny County?+
286 new residential units were authorized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 2,787 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Allegheny County permits are multifamily?+
64.7% of Allegheny 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.