Building permits · May 2026
Newport County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Newport County, Rhode Island — 14 units authorized in May 2026, 163 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.7% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,517,329
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 163 units permitted · latest month +16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 64.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 35.7% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
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Newport County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Newport County?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Newport County, Rhode Island in May 2026, and 163 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Newport County permits are multifamily?+
35.7% of Newport 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.