City building permits · May 2026
Whitefish Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Whitefish, Montana — 10 units in May 2026, 312 over the last 12 months — latest month +42.9% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$25,351,245
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 312 units permitted · latest month +42.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 70.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 30.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Whitefish building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Whitefish, Montana?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Whitefish in May 2026, and 312 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Whitefish permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 30.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Whitefish'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.