City building permits · May 2026
Shelton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Shelton, Connecticut — 35 units in May 2026, 126 over the last 12 months — latest month -77.1% vs. a year earlier.
35
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
30
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,980,810
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 126 units permitted · latest month -77.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 14.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 30 | 85.7% |
| All units | 35 | 100% |
Shelton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Shelton, Connecticut?+
35 new residential units were authorized in Shelton in May 2026, and 126 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Shelton permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 30 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 85.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Shelton'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.