Building permits · May 2026
Lancaster County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — 62 units authorized in May 2026, 1,127 over the last 12 months — latest month -38% vs. a year earlier.
62
Units (latest month)
52
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,245,608
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,127 units permitted · latest month -38% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 52 | 83.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 12.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 62 | 100% |
Lancaster County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lancaster County?+
62 new residential units were authorized in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 1,127 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lancaster County permits are multifamily?+
16.1% of Lancaster 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.