City building permits · May 2026
Salem Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Salem, Oregon — 87 units in May 2026, 824 over the last 12 months — latest month +357.9% vs. a year earlier.
87
Units (latest month)
27
Single-family units
60
Multifamily (5+) units
$14,584,454
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 824 units permitted · latest month +357.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 27 | 31.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 60 | 69.0% |
| All units | 87 | 100% |
Salem building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Salem, Oregon?+
87 new residential units were authorized in Salem in May 2026, and 824 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Salem permitting?+
In May 2026, 27 single-family and 60 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 69.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Salem'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.