City building permits · May 2026
Fargo Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fargo, North Dakota — 94 units in May 2026, 822 over the last 12 months — latest month -6.9% vs. a year earlier.
94
Units (latest month)
26
Single-family units
68
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,613,066
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 822 units permitted · latest month -6.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 26 | 27.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 68 | 72.3% |
| All units | 94 | 100% |
Fargo building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fargo, North Dakota?+
94 new residential units were authorized in Fargo in May 2026, and 822 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fargo permitting?+
In May 2026, 26 single-family and 68 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 72.3% 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.