Building permits · May 2026
Ward County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Ward County, North Dakota — 21 units authorized in May 2026, 137 over the last 12 months — latest month -12.5% vs. a year earlier.
21
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,408,288
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 137 units permitted · latest month -12.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 66.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 21 | 100% |
Ward County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Ward County?+
21 new residential units were authorized in Ward County, North Dakota in May 2026, and 137 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Ward County permits are multifamily?+
66.7% of Ward 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.