City building permits · May 2026
Franklin Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Franklin, Indiana — 36 units in May 2026, 259 over the last 12 months — latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
36
Units (latest month)
36
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,947,328
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 259 units permitted · latest month +50% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
Franklin building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Franklin, Indiana?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Franklin in May 2026, and 259 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Franklin permitting?+
In May 2026, 36 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Franklin's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.