Building permits · May 2026
Kootenai County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kootenai County, Idaho — 149 units authorized in May 2026, 1,880 over the last 12 months — latest month -1.3% vs. a year earlier.
149
Units (latest month)
129
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$55,834,900
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,880 units permitted · latest month -1.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 129 | 86.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 15 | 10.1% |
| All units | 149 | 100% |
Kootenai County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kootenai County?+
149 new residential units were authorized in Kootenai County, Idaho in May 2026, and 1,880 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Kootenai County permits are multifamily?+
13.4% of Kootenai County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.