City building permits · May 2026
Caldwell Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Caldwell, Idaho — 72 units in May 2026, 1,298 over the last 12 months — latest month -39.5% vs. a year earlier.
72
Units (latest month)
56
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$14,075,532
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,298 units permitted · latest month -39.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 56 | 77.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 11.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 11.1% |
| All units | 72 | 100% |
Caldwell building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Caldwell, Idaho?+
72 new residential units were authorized in Caldwell in May 2026, and 1,298 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Caldwell permitting?+
In May 2026, 56 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 22.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Caldwell'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.