Metro building permits · May 2026
Omaha NE-IA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Omaha NE-IA metropolitan area — 344 units in May 2026, 6,482 over the last 12 months — latest month -22.2% vs. a year earlier. #49 nationally.
344
Units (latest month)
285
Single-family units
55
Multifamily (5+) units
$72,635,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 6,482 units permitted · latest month -22.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 285 | 82.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 55 | 16.0% |
| All units | 344 | 100% |
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Omaha NE-IA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Omaha NE-IA metro area?+
344 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 6,482 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Omaha NE-IA rank nationally?+
Omaha NE-IA ranks #49 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
17.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.