City building permits · May 2026
Hamilton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hamilton, Montana — 5 units in May 2026, 23 over the last 12 months — latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
5
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,116,718
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 23 units permitted · latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 40.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
Hamilton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hamilton, Montana?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Hamilton in May 2026, and 23 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Hamilton permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 40.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Hamilton'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.