City building permits · May 2026
Boise City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Boise City, Idaho — 100 units in May 2026, 902 over the last 12 months — latest month +26.6% vs. a year earlier.
100
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
87
Multifamily (5+) units
$23,458,046
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 902 units permitted · latest month +26.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 13.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 87 | 87.0% |
| All units | 100 | 100% |
Boise City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Boise City, Idaho?+
100 new residential units were authorized in Boise City in May 2026, and 902 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Boise City permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 87 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 87.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Boise City'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.