Building permits · May 2026
Albemarle County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Albemarle County, Virginia — 67 units authorized in May 2026, 727 over the last 12 months — latest month +4.7% vs. a year earlier.
67
Units (latest month)
46
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$20,222,402
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 727 units permitted · latest month +4.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 46 | 68.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 4.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 26.9% |
| All units | 67 | 100% |
Albemarle County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Albemarle County?+
67 new residential units were authorized in Albemarle County, Virginia in May 2026, and 727 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Albemarle County permits are multifamily?+
31.3% of Albemarle 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.