City building permits · May 2026
Independence Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Independence, Kentucky — 18 units in May 2026, 113 over the last 12 months — latest month +350% vs. a year earlier.
18
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
10
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,317,696
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 113 units permitted · latest month +350% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 44.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 10 | 55.6% |
| All units | 18 | 100% |
Independence building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Independence, Kentucky?+
18 new residential units were authorized in Independence in May 2026, and 113 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Independence permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 10 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Independence'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.