Metro building permits · May 2026
Brainerd MN Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Brainerd MN metropolitan area — 88 units in May 2026, 944 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier. #213 nationally.
88
Units (latest month)
85
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$29,736,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 944 units permitted · latest month -47.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 85 | 96.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 88 | 100% |
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Brainerd MN building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Brainerd MN metro area?+
88 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 944 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Brainerd MN rank nationally?+
Brainerd MN ranks #213 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
3.4% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.