City building permits · May 2026
Indianapolis Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Indianapolis, Indiana — 244 units in May 2026, 1,376 over the last 12 months — latest month +136.9% vs. a year earlier.
244
Units (latest month)
76
Single-family units
168
Multifamily (5+) units
$67,622,693
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,376 units permitted · latest month +136.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 76 | 31.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 168 | 68.9% |
| All units | 244 | 100% |
Indianapolis building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Indianapolis, Indiana?+
244 new residential units were authorized in Indianapolis in May 2026, and 1,376 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Indianapolis permitting?+
In May 2026, 76 single-family and 168 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 68.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Indianapolis'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.