City building permits · May 2026
Cincinnati Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cincinnati, Ohio — 145 units in May 2026, 890 over the last 12 months — latest month +1971.4% vs. a year earlier.
145
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
137
Multifamily (5+) units
$19,673,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 890 units permitted · latest month +1971.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 5.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 137 | 94.5% |
| All units | 145 | 100% |
Cincinnati building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cincinnati, Ohio?+
145 new residential units were authorized in Cincinnati in May 2026, and 890 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cincinnati permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 137 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cincinnati'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.