City building permits · May 2026
Shaker Heights Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Shaker Heights, Ohio — 10 units in May 2026, 37 over the last 12 months — latest month +900% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
9
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,965,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 37 units permitted · latest month +900% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 9 | 90.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Shaker Heights building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Shaker Heights, Ohio?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Shaker Heights in May 2026, and 37 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Shaker Heights permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 9 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 90.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Shaker Heights'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.