Building permits · May 2026
Kane County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kane County, Illinois — 135 units authorized in May 2026, 1,967 over the last 12 months — latest month -28.9% vs. a year earlier.
135
Units (latest month)
117
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$47,947,748
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,967 units permitted · latest month -28.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 117 | 86.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 4.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 7 | 5.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 3.7% |
| All units | 135 | 100% |
Kane County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kane County?+
135 new residential units were authorized in Kane County, Illinois in May 2026, and 1,967 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Kane County permits are multifamily?+
13.3% of Kane 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.