City building permits · May 2026
Missoula Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Missoula, Montana — 160 units in May 2026, 649 over the last 12 months — latest month +788.9% vs. a year earlier.
160
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
142
Multifamily (5+) units
$30,945,822
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 649 units permitted · latest month +788.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 18 | 11.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 142 | 88.8% |
| All units | 160 | 100% |
Missoula building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Missoula, Montana?+
160 new residential units were authorized in Missoula in May 2026, and 649 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Missoula permitting?+
In May 2026, 18 single-family and 142 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 88.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Missoula'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.