Building permits · May 2026
Lackawanna County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — 23 units authorized in May 2026, 267 over the last 12 months — latest month +9.5% vs. a year earlier.
23
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,004,359
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 267 units permitted · latest month +9.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 65.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 34.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 23 | 100% |
Lackawanna County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lackawanna County?+
23 new residential units were authorized in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 267 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lackawanna County permits are multifamily?+
34.8% of Lackawanna 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.