Metro building permits · May 2026
Columbus OH Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Columbus OH metropolitan area — 819 units in May 2026, 13,709 over the last 12 months — latest month -64.3% vs. a year earlier. #21 nationally.
819
Units (latest month)
477
Single-family units
322
Multifamily (5+) units
$230,589,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 13,709 units permitted · latest month -64.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 477 | 58.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 20 | 2.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 322 | 39.3% |
| All units | 819 | 100% |
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Columbus OH building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Columbus OH metro area?+
819 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 13,709 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Columbus OH rank nationally?+
Columbus OH ranks #21 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
41.8% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.