City building permits · May 2026
Plainfield town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Plainfield town, Indiana — 18 units in May 2026, 187 over the last 12 months — latest month -48.6% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,473,876
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 187 units permitted · latest month -48.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 18 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Plainfield town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Plainfield town, Indiana?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Plainfield town in May 2026, and 187 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Plainfield town permitting?+
In May 2026, 18 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Plainfield 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.