Building permits · May 2026
Denver County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Denver County, Colorado — 262 units authorized in May 2026, 6,364 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier.
262
Units (latest month)
37
Single-family units
225
Multifamily (5+) units
$52,034,502
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,364 units permitted · latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 37 | 14.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 225 | 85.9% |
| All units | 262 | 100% |
Denver County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Denver County?+
262 new residential units were authorized in Denver County, Colorado in May 2026, and 6,364 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Denver County permits are multifamily?+
85.9% of Denver 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.