City building permits · May 2026
West Columbia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Columbia, South Carolina — 15 units in May 2026, 142 over the last 12 months — latest month -11.8% vs. a year earlier.
15
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,776,196
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 142 units permitted · latest month -11.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 15 | 100% |
West Columbia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Columbia, South Carolina?+
15 new residential units were authorized in West Columbia in May 2026, and 142 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West Columbia permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might West Columbia'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.