Building permits · May 2026
Porter County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Porter County, Indiana — 56 units authorized in May 2026, 555 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.1% vs. a year earlier.
56
Units (latest month)
56
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,370,648
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 555 units permitted · latest month -5.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 56 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 56 | 100% |
Porter County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Porter County?+
56 new residential units were authorized in Porter County, Indiana in May 2026, and 555 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Porter County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Porter 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.