City building permits · May 2026
North Charleston Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for North Charleston, South Carolina — 100 units in May 2026, 827 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.9% vs. a year earlier.
100
Units (latest month)
49
Single-family units
41
Multifamily (5+) units
$11,823,318
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 827 units permitted · latest month -21.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 49 | 49.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 2.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 8.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 41 | 41.0% |
| All units | 100 | 100% |
North Charleston building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in North Charleston, South Carolina?+
100 new residential units were authorized in North Charleston in May 2026, and 827 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is North Charleston permitting?+
In May 2026, 49 single-family and 41 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 51.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might North Charleston'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.