City building permits · May 2026
Gaffney Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Gaffney, South Carolina — 11 units in May 2026, 66 over the last 12 months — latest month +175% vs. a year earlier.
11
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,976,264
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 66 units permitted · latest month +175% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 36.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 63.6% |
| All units | 11 | 100% |
Gaffney building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Gaffney, South Carolina?+
11 new residential units were authorized in Gaffney in May 2026, and 66 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Gaffney permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 7 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 63.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Gaffney'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.