City building permits · May 2026
Roanoke Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Roanoke, Virginia — 45 units in May 2026, 194 over the last 12 months — latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.
45
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
38
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,946,153
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 194 units permitted · latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 15.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 38 | 84.4% |
| All units | 45 | 100% |
Roanoke building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Roanoke, Virginia?+
45 new residential units were authorized in Roanoke in May 2026, and 194 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Roanoke permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 38 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 84.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Roanoke'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.