City building permits · May 2026
Bentonville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bentonville, Arkansas — 57 units in May 2026, 2,068 over the last 12 months — latest month +32.6% vs. a year earlier.
57
Units (latest month)
21
Single-family units
36
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,284,026
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,068 units permitted · latest month +32.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 36.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 36 | 63.2% |
| All units | 57 | 100% |
Bentonville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bentonville, Arkansas?+
57 new residential units were authorized in Bentonville in May 2026, and 2,068 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bentonville permitting?+
In May 2026, 21 single-family and 36 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 63.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bentonville'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.