Metro building permits · May 2026
Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN metropolitan area — 382 units in May 2026, 5,836 over the last 12 months — latest month -47.4% vs. a year earlier. #55 nationally.
382
Units (latest month)
315
Single-family units
59
Multifamily (5+) units
$103,532,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,836 units permitted · latest month -47.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 315 | 82.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 59 | 15.4% |
| All units | 382 | 100% |
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Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN metro area?+
382 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 5,836 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN rank nationally?+
Louisville-Jefferson County KY-IN ranks #55 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
17.5% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.