City building permits · May 2026
Idaho Falls Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Idaho Falls, Idaho — 13 units in May 2026, 870 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,784,289
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 870 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
Idaho Falls building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Idaho Falls, Idaho?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Idaho Falls in May 2026, and 870 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Idaho Falls permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Idaho Falls'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.