City building permits · May 2026
Gainesville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Gainesville, Florida — 159 units in May 2026, 1,411 over the last 12 months — latest month +47.2% vs. a year earlier.
159
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
141
Multifamily (5+) units
$25,284,465
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,411 units permitted · latest month +47.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 18 | 11.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 141 | 88.7% |
| All units | 159 | 100% |
Gainesville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Gainesville, Florida?+
159 new residential units were authorized in Gainesville in May 2026, and 1,411 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Gainesville permitting?+
In May 2026, 18 single-family and 141 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 88.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Gainesville'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.