Building permits · May 2026
Dorchester County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Dorchester County, South Carolina — 131 units authorized in May 2026, 1,579 over the last 12 months — latest month -34.8% vs. a year earlier.
131
Units (latest month)
131
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$51,350,236
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,579 units permitted · latest month -34.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 131 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 131 | 100% |
Dorchester County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Dorchester County?+
131 new residential units were authorized in Dorchester County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 1,579 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Dorchester County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Dorchester 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.