Building permits · May 2026
Franklin County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Franklin County, Ohio — 485 units authorized in May 2026, 9,447 over the last 12 months — latest month -72.5% vs. a year earlier.
485
Units (latest month)
163
Single-family units
308
Multifamily (5+) units
$106,873,664
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 9,447 units permitted · latest month -72.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 163 | 33.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 2.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 308 | 63.5% |
| All units | 485 | 100% |
Franklin County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Franklin County?+
485 new residential units were authorized in Franklin County, Ohio in May 2026, and 9,447 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Franklin County permits are multifamily?+
66.4% of Franklin 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.