Building permits · May 2026
Cuyahoga County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cuyahoga County, Ohio — 229 units authorized in May 2026, 1,937 over the last 12 months — latest month +23.1% vs. a year earlier.
229
Units (latest month)
65
Single-family units
164
Multifamily (5+) units
$55,763,671
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,937 units permitted · latest month +23.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 65 | 28.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 164 | 71.6% |
| All units | 229 | 100% |
Cuyahoga County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cuyahoga County?+
229 new residential units were authorized in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in May 2026, and 1,937 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cuyahoga County permits are multifamily?+
71.6% of Cuyahoga 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.