City building permits · May 2026
Newport News Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Newport News, Virginia — 3 units in May 2026, 120 over the last 12 months — latest month -40% vs. a year earlier.
3
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$600,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 120 units permitted · latest month -40% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 3 | 100% |
Newport News building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Newport News, Virginia?+
3 new residential units were authorized in Newport News in May 2026, and 120 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Newport News permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Newport News'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.