Building permits · May 2026
Chester County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chester County, Pennsylvania — 102 units authorized in May 2026, 1,274 over the last 12 months — latest month -12.1% vs. a year earlier.
102
Units (latest month)
78
Single-family units
24
Multifamily (5+) units
$35,967,960
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,274 units permitted · latest month -12.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 78 | 76.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 23.5% |
| All units | 102 | 100% |
Chester County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chester County?+
102 new residential units were authorized in Chester County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 1,274 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chester County permits are multifamily?+
23.5% of Chester 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.