Building permits · May 2026
Ontario County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ontario County, New York — 31 units authorized in May 2026, 420 over the last 12 months — latest month -6.1% vs. a year earlier.
31
Units (latest month)
26
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,994,410
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 420 units permitted · latest month -6.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 26 | 83.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 16.1% |
| All units | 31 | 100% |
Ontario County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ontario County?+
31 new residential units were authorized in Ontario County, New York in May 2026, and 420 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Ontario County permits are multifamily?+
16.1% of Ontario 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.