Building permits · May 2026
Berrien County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Berrien County, Michigan — 39 units authorized in May 2026, 323 over the last 12 months — latest month +2.6% vs. a year earlier.
39
Units (latest month)
33
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$14,497,876
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 323 units permitted · latest month +2.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 33 | 84.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 15.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 39 | 100% |
Berrien County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Berrien County?+
39 new residential units were authorized in Berrien County, Michigan in May 2026, and 323 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Berrien County permits are multifamily?+
15.4% of Berrien County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.