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Building Permits in Mitchell County, NC
New privately owned housing units authorized by building permits
- Units, last 12 months
- 68
- +100.0% from a year earlier
- Single-family homes
- 68
- In buildings with 5+ units
- 0
- Construction value
- $21.94M
- Last 12 months
New housing units authorized in Mitchell County
New housing units authorized each month (not seasonally adjusted)
3
6
3
4
3
2
8
2
1
2
6
4
4
8
6
4
7
8
3
6
4
8
By building type, last 12 months
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| Building type | Buildings | Housing units | Construction value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 68 | 68 | $21.94M |
| 2 units | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 3 and 4 units | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| 5 or more units | 0 | 0 | $0 |
Year by year
Final annual totals
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| Year | All units | Single-family | 5+ units | Construction value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 44 | 0 | $13.75M |
| 2024 | 44 | 44 | 0 | $13.95M |
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 0 | $12.88M |
| 2022 | 40 | 40 | 0 | $14.16M |
| 2021 | 39 | 39 | 0 | $9.17M |
| 2020 | 36 | 34 | 0 | $7.17M |
Frequently asked questions
- How many building permits were issued in Mitchell County?
- 68 new housing units were authorized in Mitchell County, NC in the 12 months through Aug 2026, including 68 single-family homes.
- What does a building permit count mean?
- The Census Bureau counts new privately owned housing units authorized by building permits. A permit is not a finished home: some projects start months later and a few never start. Remodels and nonresidential buildings are not included.
- Why are some counties missing?
- Places without a local permit office are not covered, and some areas report only once a year. Census fills in estimates for permit offices that did not report in a given month.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey · Through Aug 2026