Building permits · May 2026
Deschutes County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Deschutes County, Oregon — 189 units authorized in May 2026, 2,767 over the last 12 months — latest month +22.7% vs. a year earlier.
189
Units (latest month)
158
Single-family units
9
Multifamily (5+) units
$54,603,199
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,767 units permitted · latest month +22.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 158 | 83.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 11.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 9 | 4.8% |
| All units | 189 | 100% |
Deschutes County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Deschutes County?+
189 new residential units were authorized in Deschutes County, Oregon in May 2026, and 2,767 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Deschutes County permits are multifamily?+
16.4% of Deschutes County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.