City building permits · May 2026
Lake Oswego Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lake Oswego, Oregon — 10 units in May 2026, 104 over the last 12 months — latest month +233.3% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$7,276,177
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 104 units permitted · latest month +233.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Lake Oswego building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lake Oswego, Oregon?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Lake Oswego in May 2026, and 104 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lake Oswego permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lake Oswego'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.