City building permits · May 2026
Omaha Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Omaha, Nebraska — 111 units in May 2026, 3,198 over the last 12 months — latest month -58% vs. a year earlier.
111
Units (latest month)
97
Single-family units
14
Multifamily (5+) units
$14,489,631
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,198 units permitted · latest month -58% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 97 | 87.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 14 | 12.6% |
| All units | 111 | 100% |
Omaha building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Omaha, Nebraska?+
111 new residential units were authorized in Omaha in May 2026, and 3,198 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Omaha permitting?+
In May 2026, 97 single-family and 14 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 12.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Omaha'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.