City building permits · May 2026
Florence Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Florence, South Carolina — 42 units in May 2026, 488 over the last 12 months — latest month +55.6% vs. a year earlier.
42
Units (latest month)
26
Single-family units
16
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,732,829
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 488 units permitted · latest month +55.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 26 | 61.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 16 | 38.1% |
| All units | 42 | 100% |
Florence building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Florence, South Carolina?+
42 new residential units were authorized in Florence in May 2026, and 488 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Florence permitting?+
In May 2026, 26 single-family and 16 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 38.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Florence's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.