City building permits · May 2026
Plainfield village Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Plainfield village, Illinois — 43 units in May 2026, 697 over the last 12 months — latest month -15.7% vs. a year earlier.
43
Units (latest month)
43
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,931,122
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 697 units permitted · latest month -15.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 43 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 43 | 100% |
Plainfield village building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Plainfield village, Illinois?+
43 new residential units were authorized in Plainfield village in May 2026, and 697 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Plainfield village permitting?+
In May 2026, 43 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Plainfield 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.