New construction permits in Virginia Beach, VA: May 2026
33 new construction permits were filed in Virginia Beach, VA in May 2026, 230% more than in April (10). The busiest ZIP code was 23455, with 11. Virginia Beach, VA ranked 39th of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new commercial buildings: 19 permits, 58% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (23455, 23451, 23452) held 64% of the permits.
- The busiest day was Thursday, May 14, with 11; Thursdays were the busiest weekday overall.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 23455: 11
- 23451: 5
- 23452: 5
- 23456: 4
- 23462: 4
Kinds of work
- New commercial buildings: 19
- New homes: 12
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 688
- Philadelphia, PA: 587
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Wake County, NC: 343
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
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Source: Data: City of Virginia Beach Planning and Community Development. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.