City building permits · May 2026

Lincoln City Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Lincoln City, Oregon 2 units in May 2026, 95 over the last 12 months — latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.

2
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$704,560
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 95 units permitted · latest month -33.3% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)2100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units2100%

Lincoln City building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Lincoln City, Oregon?+

2 new residential units were authorized in Lincoln City in May 2026, and 95 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Lincoln City permitting?+

In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Lincoln 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.