Building permits · May 2026
Simpson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Simpson County, Kentucky — 38 units authorized in May 2026, 253 over the last 12 months — latest month +192.3% vs. a year earlier.
38
Units (latest month)
21
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,177,254
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 253 units permitted · latest month +192.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 55.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 10.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 34.2% |
| All units | 38 | 100% |
Simpson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Simpson County?+
38 new residential units were authorized in Simpson County, Kentucky in May 2026, and 253 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Simpson County permits are multifamily?+
44.7% of Simpson 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.