City building permits · May 2026
Bozeman Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bozeman, Montana — 55 units in May 2026, 863 over the last 12 months — latest month -24.7% vs. a year earlier.
55
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
25
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,508,001
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 863 units permitted · latest month -24.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 36.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 7.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 10.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 25 | 45.5% |
| All units | 55 | 100% |
Bozeman building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bozeman, Montana?+
55 new residential units were authorized in Bozeman in May 2026, and 863 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Bozeman permitting?+
In May 2026, 20 single-family and 25 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 63.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Bozeman'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.