City building permits · May 2026
Miami Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Miami, Florida — 97 units in May 2026, 7,386 over the last 12 months — latest month -57.3% vs. a year earlier.
97
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
61
Multifamily (5+) units
$35,501,328
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 7,386 units permitted · latest month -57.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 10.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 22.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 4.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 61 | 62.9% |
| All units | 97 | 100% |
Miami building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Miami, Florida?+
97 new residential units were authorized in Miami in May 2026, and 7,386 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Miami permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 61 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 89.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Miami'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.