Building permits · May 2026
Chittenden County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chittenden County, Vermont — 22 units authorized in May 2026, 1,024 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier.
22
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,896,584
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,024 units permitted · latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 45.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 18.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 13.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 22.7% |
| All units | 22 | 100% |
Chittenden County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chittenden County?+
22 new residential units were authorized in Chittenden County, Vermont in May 2026, and 1,024 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chittenden County permits are multifamily?+
54.5% of Chittenden 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.