Building permits · May 2026
Hennepin County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hennepin County, Minnesota — 162 units authorized in May 2026, 3,511 over the last 12 months — latest month -37.2% vs. a year earlier.
162
Units (latest month)
118
Single-family units
44
Multifamily (5+) units
$65,715,544
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,511 units permitted · latest month -37.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 118 | 72.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 44 | 27.2% |
| All units | 162 | 100% |
Hennepin County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hennepin County?+
162 new residential units were authorized in Hennepin County, Minnesota in May 2026, and 3,511 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Hennepin County permits are multifamily?+
27.2% of Hennepin 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.