Building permits · May 2026
Chesapeake(Independent City) Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chesapeake(Independent City), Virginia — 302 units authorized in May 2026, 1,631 over the last 12 months — latest month +815.2% vs. a year earlier.
302
Units (latest month)
34
Single-family units
268
Multifamily (5+) units
$56,988,997
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,631 units permitted · latest month +815.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 34 | 11.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 268 | 88.7% |
| All units | 302 | 100% |
Chesapeake(Independent City) building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chesapeake(Independent City)?+
302 new residential units were authorized in Chesapeake(Independent City), Virginia in May 2026, and 1,631 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chesapeake(Independent City) permits are multifamily?+
88.7% of Chesapeake(Independent City)'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.