Building permits · May 2026
Arlington County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Arlington County, Virginia — 250 units authorized in May 2026, 2,881 over the last 12 months — latest month +443.5% vs. a year earlier.
250
Units (latest month)
19
Single-family units
231
Multifamily (5+) units
$23,179,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,881 units permitted · latest month +443.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 7.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 231 | 92.4% |
| All units | 250 | 100% |
Arlington County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Arlington County?+
250 new residential units were authorized in Arlington County, Virginia in May 2026, and 2,881 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Arlington County permits are multifamily?+
92.4% of Arlington 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.