City building permits · May 2026
Columbia Falls Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbia Falls, Montana — 2 units in May 2026, 17 over the last 12 months.
2
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$836,824
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 17 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 2 | 100% |
Columbia Falls building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbia Falls, Montana?+
2 new residential units were authorized in Columbia Falls in May 2026, and 17 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Columbia Falls permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Columbia Falls'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.