City building permits · May 2026
Baton Rouge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Baton Rouge, Louisiana — 182 units in May 2026, 1,638 over the last 12 months — latest month +111.6% vs. a year earlier.
182
Units (latest month)
45
Single-family units
137
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,607,356
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,638 units permitted · latest month +111.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 45 | 24.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 137 | 75.3% |
| All units | 182 | 100% |
Baton Rouge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?+
182 new residential units were authorized in Baton Rouge in May 2026, and 1,638 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Baton Rouge permitting?+
In May 2026, 45 single-family and 137 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 75.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Baton Rouge'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.