City building permits · May 2026
Cleveland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cleveland, Ohio — 141 units in May 2026, 1,057 over the last 12 months — latest month +23.7% vs. a year earlier.
141
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
131
Multifamily (5+) units
$28,022,568
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,057 units permitted · latest month +23.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 7.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 131 | 92.9% |
| All units | 141 | 100% |
Cleveland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cleveland, Ohio?+
141 new residential units were authorized in Cleveland in May 2026, and 1,057 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cleveland permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 131 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 92.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cleveland'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.