City building permits · May 2026
Lincoln Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lincoln, Nebraska — 225 units in May 2026, 1,842 over the last 12 months — latest month -25% vs. a year earlier.
225
Units (latest month)
81
Single-family units
144
Multifamily (5+) units
$47,647,179
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,842 units permitted · latest month -25% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 81 | 36.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 144 | 64.0% |
| All units | 225 | 100% |
Lincoln building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lincoln, Nebraska?+
225 new residential units were authorized in Lincoln in May 2026, and 1,842 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lincoln permitting?+
In May 2026, 81 single-family and 144 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 64.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lincoln'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.