Building permits · May 2026
Elkhart County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Elkhart County, Indiana — 33 units authorized in May 2026, 437 over the last 12 months — latest month -10.8% vs. a year earlier.
33
Units (latest month)
31
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,733,708
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 437 units permitted · latest month -10.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 31 | 93.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 6.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 33 | 100% |
Elkhart County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Elkhart County?+
33 new residential units were authorized in Elkhart County, Indiana in May 2026, and 437 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Elkhart County permits are multifamily?+
6.1% of Elkhart County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.