Building permits · May 2026

Indiana Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Indiana from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,528 units authorized in May 2026, 28,560 over the last 12 months.

2,528
Units (latest month)
1,913
Single-family units
578
Multifamily (5+) units
$799,748,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 28,560 units permitted · latest month -4.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1,91375.7%
2-unit structures281.1%
3–4 unit structures90.4%
Multifamily (5+ units)57822.9%
All units2,528100%

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Indiana building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Indiana?+

2,528 new residential housing units were authorized in Indiana in May 2026, and 28,560 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.

Is homebuilding rising or falling in Indiana?+

In May 2026, Indiana permitted units were down 4.5% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 28,560 units were authorized.

What share is multifamily?+

24.3% of Indiana's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 75.7% were single-family.

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