City building permits · May 2026
Charles Town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Charles Town, West Virginia — 43 units in May 2026, 291 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.8% vs. a year earlier.
43
Units (latest month)
19
Single-family units
24
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,529,401
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 291 units permitted · latest month -21.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 44.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 55.8% |
| All units | 43 | 100% |
Charles Town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Charles Town, West Virginia?+
43 new residential units were authorized in Charles Town in May 2026, and 291 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Charles Town permitting?+
In May 2026, 19 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Charles Town's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.