Building permits · May 2026
Brown County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Brown County, Ohio — 23 units authorized in May 2026, 151 over the last 12 months — latest month +53.3% vs. a year earlier.
23
Units (latest month)
21
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,236,710
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 151 units permitted · latest month +53.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 91.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 8.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 23 | 100% |
Brown County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Brown County?+
23 new residential units were authorized in Brown County, Ohio in May 2026, and 151 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Brown County permits are multifamily?+
8.7% of Brown County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.