Building permits · May 2026
Olmsted County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Olmsted County, Minnesota — 212 units authorized in May 2026, 1,178 over the last 12 months — latest month +631% vs. a year earlier.
212
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
174
Multifamily (5+) units
$40,576,503
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,178 units permitted · latest month +631% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 17.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 174 | 82.1% |
| All units | 212 | 100% |
Olmsted County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Olmsted County?+
212 new residential units were authorized in Olmsted County, Minnesota in May 2026, and 1,178 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Olmsted County permits are multifamily?+
82.1% of Olmsted 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.