Building permits · May 2026

Orangeburg County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Orangeburg County, South Carolina 13 units authorized in May 2026, 96 over the last 12 months — latest month +44.4% vs. a year earlier.

13
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,986,756
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 96 units permitted · latest month +44.4% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)861.5%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)538.5%
All units13100%

Orangeburg County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Orangeburg County?+

13 new residential units were authorized in Orangeburg County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 96 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Orangeburg County permits are multifamily?+

38.5% of Orangeburg 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.