Building permits · May 2026
Honolulu County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Honolulu County, Hawaii — 164 units authorized in May 2026, 1,584 over the last 12 months — latest month +37.8% vs. a year earlier.
164
Units (latest month)
53
Single-family units
103
Multifamily (5+) units
$52,256,535
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,584 units permitted · latest month +37.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 53 | 32.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 4.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 103 | 62.8% |
| All units | 164 | 100% |
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Honolulu County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Honolulu County?+
164 new residential units were authorized in Honolulu County, Hawaii in May 2026, and 1,584 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Honolulu County permits are multifamily?+
67.7% of Honolulu 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.