City building permits · May 2026
Little Rock Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Little Rock, Arkansas — 39 units in May 2026, 748 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
39
Units (latest month)
35
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$17,980,031
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 748 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 35 | 89.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 10.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 39 | 100% |
Little Rock building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Little Rock, Arkansas?+
39 new residential units were authorized in Little Rock in May 2026, and 748 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Little Rock permitting?+
In May 2026, 35 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 10.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Little Rock'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.