City building permits · May 2026
Grand Forks Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Grand Forks, North Dakota — 12 units in May 2026, 105 over the last 12 months — latest month -7.7% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
12
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,326,619
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 105 units permitted · latest month -7.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
Grand Forks building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Grand Forks, North Dakota?+
12 new residential units were authorized in Grand Forks in May 2026, and 105 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Grand Forks permitting?+
In May 2026, 12 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Grand Forks'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.