Metro building permits · May 2026
Lincoln NE Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Lincoln NE metropolitan area — 239 units in May 2026, 2,022 over the last 12 months — latest month -24.6% vs. a year earlier. #127 nationally.
239
Units (latest month)
95
Single-family units
144
Multifamily (5+) units
$52,716,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,022 units permitted · latest month -24.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 95 | 39.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 144 | 60.3% |
| All units | 239 | 100% |
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Lincoln NE building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Lincoln NE metro area?+
239 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 2,022 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Lincoln NE rank nationally?+
Lincoln NE ranks #127 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
60.3% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.