Building permits · May 2026
Chesterfield County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chesterfield County, Virginia — 551 units authorized in May 2026, 2,768 over the last 12 months — latest month +43.5% vs. a year earlier.
551
Units (latest month)
149
Single-family units
402
Multifamily (5+) units
$66,871,302
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,768 units permitted · latest month +43.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 149 | 27.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 402 | 73.0% |
| All units | 551 | 100% |
Chesterfield County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chesterfield County?+
551 new residential units were authorized in Chesterfield County, Virginia in May 2026, and 2,768 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chesterfield County permits are multifamily?+
73.0% of Chesterfield 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.