Building permits · May 2026
Arapahoe County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Arapahoe County, Colorado — 369 units authorized in May 2026, 3,466 over the last 12 months — latest month -27.1% vs. a year earlier.
369
Units (latest month)
139
Single-family units
230
Multifamily (5+) units
$87,858,180
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,466 units permitted · latest month -27.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 139 | 37.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 230 | 62.3% |
| All units | 369 | 100% |
Arapahoe County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Arapahoe County?+
369 new residential units were authorized in Arapahoe County, Colorado in May 2026, and 3,466 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Arapahoe County permits are multifamily?+
62.3% of Arapahoe County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.