City building permits · Jul 2026
Fenton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fenton, Michigan — 7 units in Jul 2026, 49 over the last 12 months.
7
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,080,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 49 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 14.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 28.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 57.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 7 | 100% |
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Fenton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fenton, Michigan?+
7 new residential units were authorized in Fenton in Jul 2026, and 49 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fenton permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 85.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fenton's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.