Building permits · May 2026
Dauphin County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — 16 units authorized in May 2026, 382 over the last 12 months — latest month -50% vs. a year earlier.
16
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,564,660
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 382 units permitted · latest month -50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 50.0% |
| All units | 16 | 100% |
Dauphin County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Dauphin County?+
16 new residential units were authorized in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 382 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Dauphin County permits are multifamily?+
50.0% of Dauphin 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.