Building permits · May 2026
Philadelphia County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — 254 units authorized in May 2026, 4,172 over the last 12 months — latest month +4.5% vs. a year earlier.
254
Units (latest month)
61
Single-family units
136
Multifamily (5+) units
$47,222,343
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,172 units permitted · latest month +4.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 61 | 24.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 3.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 49 | 19.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 136 | 53.5% |
| All units | 254 | 100% |
Philadelphia County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Philadelphia County?+
254 new residential units were authorized in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in May 2026, and 4,172 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Philadelphia County permits are multifamily?+
76.0% of Philadelphia 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.