Building permits · May 2026

Connecticut Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Connecticut from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 593 units authorized in May 2026, 6,541 over the last 12 months.

593
Units (latest month)
203
Single-family units
363
Multifamily (5+) units
$116,541,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,541 units permitted · latest month -23.6% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)20334.2%
2-unit structures122.0%
3–4 unit structures152.5%
Multifamily (5+ units)36361.2%
All units593100%

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Connecticut building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Connecticut?+

593 new residential housing units were authorized in Connecticut in May 2026, and 6,541 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.

Is homebuilding rising or falling in Connecticut?+

In May 2026, Connecticut permitted units were down 23.6% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 6,541 units were authorized.

What share is multifamily?+

65.8% of Connecticut's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 34.2% were single-family.

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