City building permits · May 2026
Union Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Union, South Carolina — 38 units in May 2026, 134 over the last 12 months — latest month +660% vs. a year earlier.
38
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
33
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,424,959
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 134 units permitted · latest month +660% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 13.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 33 | 86.8% |
| All units | 38 | 100% |
Union building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Union, South Carolina?+
38 new residential units were authorized in Union in May 2026, and 134 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Union permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 33 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Union'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.