Building permits · May 2026
South Carolina Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Carolina from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 3,798 units authorized in May 2026, 45,308 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3,318 | 87.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 0.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 12 | 0.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 458 | 12.1% |
| All units | 3,798 | 100% |
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South Carolina building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Carolina?+
3,798 new residential housing units were authorized in South Carolina in May 2026, and 45,308 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in South Carolina?+
In May 2026, South Carolina permitted units were down 14.5% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 45,308 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
12.6% of South Carolina's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 87.4% were single-family.