Building permits · May 2026
Richland County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Richland County, South Carolina — 159 units authorized in May 2026, 3,961 over the last 12 months — latest month -31.2% vs. a year earlier.
159
Units (latest month)
159
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,105,567
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,961 units permitted · latest month -31.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 159 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 159 | 100% |
Richland County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Richland County?+
159 new residential units were authorized in Richland County, South Carolina in May 2026, and 3,961 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Richland County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Richland 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.