City building permits · May 2026
Kalispell Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kalispell, Montana — 90 units in May 2026, 564 over the last 12 months — latest month +650% vs. a year earlier.
90
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
72
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,435,838
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 564 units permitted · latest month +650% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 6.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 13.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 72 | 80.0% |
| All units | 90 | 100% |
Kalispell building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kalispell, Montana?+
90 new residential units were authorized in Kalispell in May 2026, and 564 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kalispell permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 72 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 93.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kalispell'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.