Building permits · May 2026
Charleston County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Charleston County, South Carolina — 308 units authorized in May 2026, 3,149 over the last 12 months — latest month -7.5% vs. a year earlier.
308
Units (latest month)
199
Single-family units
99
Multifamily (5+) units
$86,722,769
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,149 units permitted · latest month -7.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 199 | 64.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 2.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 99 | 32.1% |
| All units | 308 | 100% |
Charleston County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Charleston County?+
308 new residential units were authorized in Charleston County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 3,149 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Charleston County permits are multifamily?+
35.4% of Charleston County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.