Building permits · May 2026
Montgomery County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania — 150 units authorized in May 2026, 2,152 over the last 12 months — latest month +31.6% vs. a year earlier.
150
Units (latest month)
79
Single-family units
71
Multifamily (5+) units
$37,794,885
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,152 units permitted · latest month +31.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 79 | 52.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 71 | 47.3% |
| All units | 150 | 100% |
Montgomery County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Montgomery County?+
150 new residential units were authorized in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 2,152 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Montgomery County permits are multifamily?+
47.3% of Montgomery 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.