Metro building permits · May 2026
Springfield MO Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Springfield MO metropolitan area — 142 units in May 2026, 1,945 over the last 12 months — latest month -6% vs. a year earlier. #131 nationally.
142
Units (latest month)
126
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$50,444,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,945 units permitted · latest month -6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 126 | 88.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 7.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 4.2% |
| All units | 142 | 100% |
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Springfield MO building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Springfield MO metro area?+
142 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,945 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Springfield MO rank nationally?+
Springfield MO ranks #131 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
11.3% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.