Building permits · May 2026

Oregon Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Oregon from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,092 units authorized in May 2026, 15,493 over the last 12 months.

1,092
Units (latest month)
845
Single-family units
186
Multifamily (5+) units
$326,683,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 15,493 units permitted · latest month -2.4% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)84577.4%
2-unit structures504.6%
3–4 unit structures111.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)18617.0%
All units1,092100%

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Oregon building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Oregon?+

1,092 new residential housing units were authorized in Oregon in May 2026, and 15,493 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.

Is homebuilding rising or falling in Oregon?+

In May 2026, Oregon permitted units were down 2.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 15,493 units were authorized.

What share is multifamily?+

22.6% of Oregon's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 77.4% were single-family.

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