City building permits · May 2026
Longmont Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Longmont, Colorado — 264 units in May 2026, 1,289 over the last 12 months — latest month +450% vs. a year earlier.
264
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
256
Multifamily (5+) units
$61,892,612
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,289 units permitted · latest month +450% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 3.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 256 | 97.0% |
| All units | 264 | 100% |
Longmont building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Longmont, Colorado?+
264 new residential units were authorized in Longmont in May 2026, and 1,289 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Longmont permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 256 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 97.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Longmont'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.