City building permits · May 2026
Bella Vista Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bella Vista, Arkansas — 51 units in May 2026, 752 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.5% vs. a year earlier.
51
Units (latest month)
51
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$18,541,740
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 752 units permitted · latest month -21.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 51 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 51 | 100% |
Bella Vista building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bella Vista, Arkansas?+
51 new residential units were authorized in Bella Vista in May 2026, and 752 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bella Vista permitting?+
In May 2026, 51 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bella Vista'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.