City building permits · May 2026
Star Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Star, Idaho — 96 units in May 2026, 830 over the last 12 months — latest month +3.2% vs. a year earlier.
96
Units (latest month)
76
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$29,082,837
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 830 units permitted · latest month +3.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 76 | 79.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 20.8% |
| All units | 96 | 100% |
Star building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Star, Idaho?+
96 new residential units were authorized in Star in May 2026, and 830 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Star permitting?+
In May 2026, 76 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 20.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Star'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.