Building permits · May 2026
Norfolk (Independent City) Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia — 331 units authorized in May 2026, 490 over the last 12 months — latest month +1968.8% vs. a year earlier.
331
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
320
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,249,941
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 490 units permitted · latest month +1968.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 3.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 320 | 96.7% |
| All units | 331 | 100% |
Norfolk (Independent City) building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Norfolk (Independent City)?+
331 new residential units were authorized in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia in May 2026, and 490 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Norfolk (Independent City) permits are multifamily?+
96.7% of Norfolk (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.