City building permits · May 2026
Seneca Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Seneca, South Carolina — 12 units in May 2026, 115 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,133,834
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 115 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 58.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 41.7% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
Seneca building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Seneca, South Carolina?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Seneca in May 2026, and 115 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Seneca permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 41.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Seneca'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.