City building permits · May 2026
Las Vegas Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Las Vegas, Nevada — 206 units in May 2026, 2,473 over the last 12 months — latest month -15.9% vs. a year earlier.
206
Units (latest month)
206
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$102,685,131
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,473 units permitted · latest month -15.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 206 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 206 | 100% |
Las Vegas building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Las Vegas, Nevada?+
206 new residential units were authorized in Las Vegas in May 2026, and 2,473 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Las Vegas permitting?+
In May 2026, 206 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Las Vegas'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.