Building permits · May 2026
Nelson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Nelson County, Kentucky — 21 units authorized in May 2026, 231 over the last 12 months — latest month +40% vs. a year earlier.
21
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,261,350
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 231 units permitted · latest month +40% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 71.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 9.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 19.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 21 | 100% |
Nelson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Nelson County?+
21 new residential units were authorized in Nelson County, Kentucky in May 2026, and 231 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Nelson County permits are multifamily?+
28.6% of Nelson 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.