Building permits · May 2026
Horry County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Horry County, South Carolina — 592 units authorized in May 2026, 6,431 over the last 12 months — latest month -13.6% vs. a year earlier.
592
Units (latest month)
584
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$135,640,802
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,431 units permitted · latest month -13.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 584 | 98.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 1.4% |
| All units | 592 | 100% |
Horry County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Horry County?+
592 new residential units were authorized in Horry County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 6,431 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Horry County permits are multifamily?+
1.4% of Horry 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.