City building permits · May 2026
Wheat Ridge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wheat Ridge, Colorado — 12 units in May 2026, 163 over the last 12 months — latest month -20% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,619,031
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 163 units permitted · latest month -20% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 41.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 16.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 41.7% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
Wheat Ridge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wheat Ridge, Colorado?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Wheat Ridge in May 2026, and 163 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Wheat Ridge permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 58.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Wheat Ridge'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.