Building permits · May 2026
St. Joseph County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for St. Joseph County, Indiana — 222 units authorized in May 2026, 927 over the last 12 months — latest month +270% vs. a year earlier.
222
Units (latest month)
42
Single-family units
180
Multifamily (5+) units
$41,230,370
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 927 units permitted · latest month +270% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 42 | 18.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 180 | 81.1% |
| All units | 222 | 100% |
St. Joseph County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in St. Joseph County?+
222 new residential units were authorized in St. Joseph County, Indiana in May 2026, and 927 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of St. Joseph County permits are multifamily?+
81.1% of St. Joseph 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.