City building permits · May 2026
Forest Grove Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Forest Grove, Oregon — 24 units in May 2026, 104 over the last 12 months — latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
24
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,467,846
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 104 units permitted · latest month +166.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 24 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Forest Grove building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Forest Grove, Oregon?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Forest Grove in May 2026, and 104 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Forest Grove permitting?+
In May 2026, 24 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Forest Grove'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.