City building permits · May 2026
Merriam Woods Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Merriam Woods, Missouri — 63 units in May 2026, 849 over the last 12 months — latest month +3050% vs. a year earlier.
63
Units (latest month)
63
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$21,507,063
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 849 units permitted · latest month +3050% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 63 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 63 | 100% |
Merriam Woods building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Merriam Woods, Missouri?+
63 new residential units were authorized in Merriam Woods in May 2026, and 849 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Merriam Woods permitting?+
In May 2026, 63 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Merriam Woods'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.