City building permits · May 2026
Bowling Green Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bowling Green, Kentucky — 7 units in May 2026, 463 over the last 12 months — latest month -91.5% vs. a year earlier.
7
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,003,286
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 463 units permitted · latest month -91.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 7 | 100% |
Bowling Green building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bowling Green, Kentucky?+
7 new residential units were authorized in Bowling Green in May 2026, and 463 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bowling Green permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bowling Green's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.