Building permits · May 2026

Oklahoma Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Oklahoma from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,497 units authorized in May 2026, 14,414 over the last 12 months.

1,497
Units (latest month)
964
Single-family units
463
Multifamily (5+) units
$361,907,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 14,414 units permitted · latest month +40.4% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)96464.4%
2-unit structures563.7%
3–4 unit structures140.9%
Multifamily (5+ units)46330.9%
All units1,497100%

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Oklahoma building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Oklahoma?+

1,497 new residential housing units were authorized in Oklahoma in May 2026, and 14,414 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.

Is homebuilding rising or falling in Oklahoma?+

In May 2026, Oklahoma permitted units were up 40.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 14,414 units were authorized.

What share is multifamily?+

35.6% of Oklahoma's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 64.4% were single-family.

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