Building permits · May 2026
McHenry County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for McHenry County, Illinois — 101 units authorized in May 2026, 1,375 over the last 12 months — latest month -41.3% vs. a year earlier.
101
Units (latest month)
97
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,136,742
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,375 units permitted · latest month -41.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 97 | 96.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 4.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 101 | 100% |
McHenry County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in McHenry County?+
101 new residential units were authorized in McHenry County, Illinois in May 2026, and 1,375 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of McHenry County permits are multifamily?+
4.0% of McHenry 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.