City building permits · May 2026
Arvada Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Arvada, Colorado — 36 units in May 2026, 262 over the last 12 months — latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
36
Units (latest month)
31
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,719,999
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 262 units permitted · latest month +80% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 31 | 86.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 13.9% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
Arvada building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Arvada, Colorado?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Arvada in May 2026, and 262 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Arvada permitting?+
In May 2026, 31 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 13.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Arvada'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.