Building permits · May 2026
Berks County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Berks County, Pennsylvania — 47 units authorized in May 2026, 505 over the last 12 months — latest month +113.6% vs. a year earlier.
47
Units (latest month)
23
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,939,505
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 505 units permitted · latest month +113.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 23 | 48.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 12.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 38.3% |
| All units | 47 | 100% |
Berks County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Berks County?+
47 new residential units were authorized in Berks County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 505 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Berks County permits are multifamily?+
51.1% of Berks 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.