City building permits · Jun 2026
Cape Charles town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cape Charles town, Virginia — 5 units in Jun 2026, 78 over the last 12 months — latest month -16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
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Cape Charles town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cape Charles town, Virginia?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Cape Charles town in Jun 2026, and 78 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cape Charles town permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 5 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cape Charles town's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.