Building permits · May 2026
Shelby County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Shelby County, Kentucky — 14 units authorized in May 2026, 266 over the last 12 months — latest month -41.7% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,401,656
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 266 units permitted · latest month -41.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
Shelby County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Shelby County?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Shelby County, Kentucky in May 2026, and 266 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Shelby County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Shelby 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.