Building permits · May 2026
Blue Earth County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Blue Earth County, Minnesota — 24 units authorized in May 2026, 513 over the last 12 months — latest month -61.9% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,030,247
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 513 units permitted · latest month -61.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 83.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 16.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Blue Earth County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Blue Earth County?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Blue Earth County, Minnesota in May 2026, and 513 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Blue Earth County permits are multifamily?+
16.7% of Blue Earth 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.