Building permits · May 2026
Macomb County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Macomb County, Michigan — 275 units authorized in May 2026, 1,744 over the last 12 months — latest month +58% vs. a year earlier.
275
Units (latest month)
115
Single-family units
160
Multifamily (5+) units
$73,673,263
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,744 units permitted · latest month +58% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 115 | 41.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 160 | 58.2% |
| All units | 275 | 100% |
Macomb County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Macomb County?+
275 new residential units were authorized in Macomb County, Michigan in May 2026, and 1,744 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Macomb County permits are multifamily?+
58.2% of Macomb 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.