City building permits · May 2026
Pocatello Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Pocatello, Idaho — 41 units in May 2026, 410 over the last 12 months — latest month +95.2% vs. a year earlier.
41
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,691,730
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 410 units permitted · latest month +95.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 31.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 14.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 9.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 43.9% |
| All units | 41 | 100% |
Pocatello building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Pocatello, Idaho?+
41 new residential units were authorized in Pocatello in May 2026, and 410 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Pocatello permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 68.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Pocatello'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.