City building permits · May 2026
Middletown Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Middletown, Ohio — 311 units in May 2026, 394 over the last 12 months.
311
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
288
Multifamily (5+) units
$31,993,839
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 394 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 2.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 16 | 5.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 288 | 92.6% |
| All units | 311 | 100% |
Middletown building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Middletown, Ohio?+
311 new residential units were authorized in Middletown in May 2026, and 394 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Middletown permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 288 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 97.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Middletown'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.