Building permits · May 2026
Cherokee County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cherokee County, South Carolina — 41 units authorized in May 2026, 261 over the last 12 months — latest month +215.4% vs. a year earlier.
41
Units (latest month)
32
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,171,600
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 261 units permitted · latest month +215.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 32 | 78.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 4.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 17.1% |
| All units | 41 | 100% |
Cherokee County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cherokee County?+
41 new residential units were authorized in Cherokee County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 261 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cherokee County permits are multifamily?+
22.0% of Cherokee 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.