City building permits · May 2026
Carson City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Carson City, Nevada — 51 units in May 2026, 380 over the last 12 months — latest month +168.4% vs. a year earlier.
51
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
48
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,971,448
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 380 units permitted · latest month +168.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 5.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 48 | 94.1% |
| All units | 51 | 100% |
Carson City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Carson City, Nevada?+
51 new residential units were authorized in Carson City in May 2026, and 380 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Carson City permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 48 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Carson City'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.