Building permits · May 2026
Orleans Parish Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Orleans Parish, Louisiana — 80 units authorized in May 2026, 848 over the last 12 months — latest month +81.8% vs. a year earlier.
80
Units (latest month)
19
Single-family units
36
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,940,269
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 848 units permitted · latest month +81.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 23.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 27.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 36 | 45.0% |
| All units | 80 | 100% |
Orleans Parish building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Orleans Parish?+
80 new residential units were authorized in Orleans Parish, Louisiana in May 2026, and 848 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Orleans Parish permits are multifamily?+
76.2% of Orleans Parish'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.