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May 2026 Building Permits

Official permit data from Hilton Head Island— updated Mon, Wed & Fri from the county permitting office.

Hilton Head Island, SC issued 351 building permits in May 2026, down 23% from the prior month. The most active zip code was 29928 with 231 permits. PAY & PRINT HVAC Change out Residential (Single Family) was the top permit type, making up 21% of all permits issued.

Permits issued
351
vs. prior month
-23%
456 last month
Most active zip
29928
231 permits
Top permit type
PAY & PRINT HVAC Change out Residential (Single Family)
21% of total

Permit activity by zip code

Top 10 zip codes by permit volume — May 2026

29928
231
29926
120

Permits by type

May 2026 · Hilton Head Island, SC

PAY & PRINT HVAC Change out Residential (Single Family)
75 (21%)
Renovation of a single family residence
64 (18%)
Renovation - Multi Family Dwelling
32 (9%)
Window/Door replacement - Residential/Single Family
28 (8%)
Addition to existing single family residential property
23 (7%)
PAY & PRINT - Residential Specialty Contractor - Residential Roofing Permit
22 (6%)
Plumbing - Commercial - Plumbing - Commercial
15 (4%)
Window or Door Replacement - Multi Family
13 (4%)
Building - Residential - Roofing
12 (3%)
Commercial - Renovation
5 (1%)
New Residential Structure
5 (1%)
New Swimming Pool at a residential location
5 (1%)
PAY & PRINT - Residential Plumbing Permit
5 (1%)
Tent, Stage or Bounce House
5 (1%)
Commercial HVAC replacement greater than 2000 CFM
4 (1%)
Electrical work at a commercial location.
4 (1%)
HVAC Ductwork - Residential/Single Family
4 (1%)
Irrigation - Residential
3 (1%)
PAY & PRINT General Contractor - Residential Roofing Permit
3 (1%)
PAY & PRINT HVAC Change out Multi-Family
3 (1%)
Residential Accessory Structure
3 (1%)
Demolition - Single Family Residence
2 (1%)
Electrical work at a residential location.
2 (1%)
Manufactured Home
2 (1%)
Accessory Structure at a Commercial location
1 (0%)
Addition to an existing multi family property
1 (0%)
Building - Residential - HVAC Chg Out
1 (0%)
Construction Trailer
1 (0%)
Fire Systems - Fire System - Commercial
1 (0%)
Install an LP Gas tank at a residence, less than 1000 Gallons
1 (0%)
New Commercial Structure
1 (0%)
Remodel an Accessory Structure at a Commercial location
1 (0%)
Residential Spa
1 (0%)
Siding or Wood Rot repair - Residential/Single Family
1 (0%)
Swimming Pool/Spa Renovation - commercial
1 (0%)
Window or Door Replacement - Commercial
1 (0%)

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