Building permits · May 2026
Flathead County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Flathead County, Montana — 102 units authorized in May 2026, 893 over the last 12 months — latest month +436.8% vs. a year earlier.
102
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
72
Multifamily (5+) units
$36,623,907
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 893 units permitted · latest month +436.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 14.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 11.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 72 | 70.6% |
| All units | 102 | 100% |
Flathead County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Flathead County?+
102 new residential units were authorized in Flathead County, Montana in May 2026, and 893 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Flathead County permits are multifamily?+
85.3% of Flathead County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.