Building permits · May 2026
Hamilton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hamilton County, Indiana — 272 units authorized in May 2026, 5,532 over the last 12 months — latest month -3.9% vs. a year earlier.
272
Units (latest month)
245
Single-family units
27
Multifamily (5+) units
$106,841,535
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,532 units permitted · latest month -3.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 245 | 90.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 27 | 9.9% |
| All units | 272 | 100% |
Hamilton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hamilton County?+
272 new residential units were authorized in Hamilton County, Indiana in May 2026, and 5,532 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Hamilton County permits are multifamily?+
9.9% of Hamilton 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.