City building permits · May 2026
Richmond Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Richmond, Virginia — 178 units in May 2026, 2,425 over the last 12 months — latest month -44% vs. a year earlier.
178
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
116
Multifamily (5+) units
$36,503,011
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,425 units permitted · latest month -44% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 21.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 24 | 13.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 116 | 65.2% |
| All units | 178 | 100% |
Richmond building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Richmond, Virginia?+
178 new residential units were authorized in Richmond in May 2026, and 2,425 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Richmond permitting?+
In May 2026, 38 single-family and 116 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 78.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Richmond'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.