Building permits · May 2026
Winnebago County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Winnebago County, Illinois — 10 units authorized in May 2026, 322 over the last 12 months — latest month -23.1% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,857,536
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 322 units permitted · latest month -23.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 60.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 40.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Winnebago County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Winnebago County?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Winnebago County, Illinois in May 2026, and 322 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Winnebago County permits are multifamily?+
40.0% of Winnebago 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.