Building permits · May 2026
Wayne County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wayne County, Indiana — 18 units authorized in May 2026, 158 over the last 12 months — latest month +350% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,693,649
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 158 units permitted · latest month +350% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 27.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 72.2% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Wayne County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wayne County?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Wayne County, Indiana in May 2026, and 158 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Wayne County permits are multifamily?+
72.2% of Wayne 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.