City building permits · May 2026
Meridian Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Meridian, Idaho — 120 units in May 2026, 1,238 over the last 12 months — latest month -30.6% vs. a year earlier.
120
Units (latest month)
108
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$26,926,943
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,238 units permitted · latest month -30.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 108 | 90.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 10.0% |
| All units | 120 | 100% |
Meridian building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Meridian, Idaho?+
120 new residential units were authorized in Meridian in May 2026, and 1,238 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Meridian permitting?+
In May 2026, 108 single-family and 12 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 10.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Meridian'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.