City building permits · May 2026
Oklahoma City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — 484 units in May 2026, 5,122 over the last 12 months — latest month +55.6% vs. a year earlier.
484
Units (latest month)
359
Single-family units
91
Multifamily (5+) units
$107,308,460
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,122 units permitted · latest month +55.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 359 | 74.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 26 | 5.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 1.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 91 | 18.8% |
| All units | 484 | 100% |
Oklahoma City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?+
484 new residential units were authorized in Oklahoma City in May 2026, and 5,122 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oklahoma City permitting?+
In May 2026, 359 single-family and 91 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 25.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oklahoma City'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.