City building permits · Jun 2026
Fargo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fargo, North Dakota — 104 units in Jun 2026, 711 over the last 12 months — latest month -51.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 19.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 84 | 80.8% |
| All units | 104 | 100% |
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Fargo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fargo, North Dakota?+
104 new residential units were authorized in Fargo in Jun 2026, and 711 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fargo permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 20 single-family and 84 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 80.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fargo'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.