City building permits · May 2026
Sterling Heights Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sterling Heights, Michigan — 165 units in May 2026, 515 over the last 12 months — latest month +135.7% vs. a year earlier.
165
Units (latest month)
5
Single-family units
160
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,062,272
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 515 units permitted · latest month +135.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 3.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 160 | 97.0% |
| All units | 165 | 100% |
Sterling Heights building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sterling Heights, Michigan?+
165 new residential units were authorized in Sterling Heights in May 2026, and 515 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Sterling Heights permitting?+
In May 2026, 5 single-family and 160 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 97.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Sterling Heights'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.