Building permits · May 2026
Lehigh County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lehigh County, Pennsylvania — 45 units authorized in May 2026, 701 over the last 12 months — latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
45
Units (latest month)
33
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,800,709
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 701 units permitted · latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 33 | 73.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 26.7% |
| All units | 45 | 100% |
Lehigh County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lehigh County?+
45 new residential units were authorized in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 701 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Lehigh County permits are multifamily?+
26.7% of Lehigh 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.