City building permits · May 2026
Columbus Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbus, Ohio — 417 units in May 2026, 7,567 over the last 12 months — latest month -74.5% vs. a year earlier.
417
Units (latest month)
95
Single-family units
308
Multifamily (5+) units
$75,774,639
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 7,567 units permitted · latest month -74.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 95 | 22.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 3.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 308 | 73.9% |
| All units | 417 | 100% |
Columbus building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbus, Ohio?+
417 new residential units were authorized in Columbus in May 2026, and 7,567 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Columbus permitting?+
In May 2026, 95 single-family and 308 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 77.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Columbus'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.