City building permits · May 2026
South Elgin village Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Elgin village, Illinois — 14 units in May 2026, 139 over the last 12 months — latest month +366.7% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,633,555
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 139 units permitted · latest month +366.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
South Elgin village building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Elgin village, Illinois?+
14 new residential units were authorized in South Elgin village in May 2026, and 139 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South Elgin village permitting?+
In May 2026, 14 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might South Elgin 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.