City building permits · May 2026
University City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for University City, Missouri — 27 units in May 2026, 286 over the last 12 months — latest month +58.8% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
27
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,720,777
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 286 units permitted · latest month +58.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 27 | 100.0% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
University City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in University City, Missouri?+
27 new residential units were authorized in University City in May 2026, and 286 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is University City permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 27 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might University City'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.