Building permits · May 2026
Hawaii County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hawaii County, Hawaii — 59 units authorized in May 2026, 1,020 over the last 12 months — latest month -30.6% vs. a year earlier.
59
Units (latest month)
59
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$23,206,946
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,020 units permitted · latest month -30.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 59 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 59 | 100% |
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Hawaii County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hawaii County?+
59 new residential units were authorized in Hawaii County, Hawaii in May 2026, and 1,020 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Hawaii County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Hawaii 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.