City building permits · May 2026
Merrillville town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Merrillville town, Indiana — 21 units in May 2026, 108 over the last 12 months.
21
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,878,590
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 108 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 28.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 15 | 71.4% |
| All units | 21 | 100% |
Merrillville town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Merrillville town, Indiana?+
21 new residential units were authorized in Merrillville town in May 2026, and 108 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Merrillville town permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 15 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 71.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Merrillville town'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.