Building permits · May 2026
Houghton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Houghton County, Michigan — 13 units authorized in May 2026, 114 over the last 12 months — latest month +8.3% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,263,170
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 114 units permitted · latest month +8.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 84.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 15.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
Houghton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Houghton County?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Houghton County, Michigan in May 2026, and 114 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Houghton County permits are multifamily?+
15.4% of Houghton 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.