City building permits · May 2026
Lewiston Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lewiston, Idaho — 12 units in May 2026, 118 over the last 12 months — latest month -92.9% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,591,076
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 118 units permitted · latest month -92.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 50.0% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
Lewiston building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lewiston, Idaho?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Lewiston in May 2026, and 118 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lewiston permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lewiston'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.