Building permits · May 2026

Franklin County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Franklin County, Missouri 69 units authorized in May 2026, 649 over the last 12 months — latest month +68.3% vs. a year earlier.

69
Units (latest month)
46
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$20,331,226
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 649 units permitted · latest month +68.3% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)4666.7%
2-unit structures811.6%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)1521.7%
All units69100%

Franklin County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Franklin County?+

69 new residential units were authorized in Franklin County, Missouri in May 2026, and 649 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Franklin County permits are multifamily?+

33.3% of Franklin 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.