Building permits · May 2026
Will County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Will County, Illinois — 162 units authorized in May 2026, 2,045 over the last 12 months — latest month +1.3% vs. a year earlier.
162
Units (latest month)
158
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$57,007,997
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,045 units permitted · latest month +1.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 158 | 97.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 2.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 162 | 100% |
Will County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Will County?+
162 new residential units were authorized in Will County, Illinois in May 2026, and 2,045 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Will County permits are multifamily?+
2.5% of Will 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.