City building permits · May 2026
Waconia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waconia, Minnesota — 17 units in May 2026, 139 over the last 12 months — latest month +70% vs. a year earlier.
17
Units (latest month)
9
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,815,782
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 139 units permitted · latest month +70% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9 | 52.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 47.1% |
| All units | 17 | 100% |
Waconia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waconia, Minnesota?+
17 new residential units were authorized in Waconia in May 2026, and 139 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waconia permitting?+
In May 2026, 9 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 47.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waconia'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.