City building permits · May 2026
Oswego village Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oswego village, Illinois — 47 units in May 2026, 509 over the last 12 months — latest month +67.9% vs. a year earlier.
47
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,175,403
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 509 units permitted · latest month +67.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 80.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 8.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 10.6% |
| All units | 47 | 100% |
Oswego village building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oswego village, Illinois?+
47 new residential units were authorized in Oswego village in May 2026, and 509 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oswego village permitting?+
In May 2026, 38 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 19.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oswego village'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.