City building permits · Jun 2026
Grand Rapids Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Grand Rapids, Minnesota — 20 units in Jun 2026, 175 over the last 12 months — latest month +566.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 5.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 19 | 95.0% |
| All units | 20 | 100% |
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Grand Rapids building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?+
20 new residential units were authorized in Grand Rapids in Jun 2026, and 175 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Grand Rapids permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 1 single-family and 19 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 95.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Grand Rapids'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.