Metro building permits · May 2026
Cincinnati OH-KY-IN Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Cincinnati OH-KY-IN metropolitan area — 1,028 units in May 2026, 8,722 over the last 12 months — latest month +76% vs. a year earlier. #35 nationally.
1,028
Units (latest month)
427
Single-family units
558
Multifamily (5+) units
$202,240,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 8,722 units permitted · latest month +76% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 427 | 41.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 0.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 35 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 558 | 54.3% |
| All units | 1,028 | 100% |
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Cincinnati OH-KY-IN building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Cincinnati OH-KY-IN metro area?+
1,028 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 8,722 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Cincinnati OH-KY-IN rank nationally?+
Cincinnati OH-KY-IN ranks #35 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
58.5% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.