Building permits · May 2026
Jefferson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Jefferson County, Kentucky — 170 units authorized in May 2026, 2,960 over the last 12 months — latest month -60.8% vs. a year earlier.
170
Units (latest month)
109
Single-family units
59
Multifamily (5+) units
$41,353,244
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,960 units permitted · latest month -60.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 109 | 64.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 59 | 34.7% |
| All units | 170 | 100% |
Jefferson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Jefferson County?+
170 new residential units were authorized in Jefferson County, Kentucky in May 2026, and 2,960 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Jefferson County permits are multifamily?+
35.9% of Jefferson 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.