City building permits · May 2026
Hammond Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hammond, Louisiana — 63 units in May 2026, 567 over the last 12 months — latest month +472.7% vs. a year earlier.
63
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
53
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,447,788
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 567 units permitted · latest month +472.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 12.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 53 | 84.1% |
| All units | 63 | 100% |
Hammond building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hammond, Louisiana?+
63 new residential units were authorized in Hammond in May 2026, and 567 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Hammond permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 53 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 87.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Hammond'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.