Building permits · May 2026
Multnomah County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Multnomah County, Oregon — 85 units authorized in May 2026, 1,773 over the last 12 months — latest month +2.4% vs. a year earlier.
85
Units (latest month)
73
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$24,513,279
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,773 units permitted · latest month +2.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 73 | 85.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 7.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 7.1% |
| All units | 85 | 100% |
Multnomah County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Multnomah County?+
85 new residential units were authorized in Multnomah County, Oregon in May 2026, and 1,773 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Multnomah County permits are multifamily?+
14.1% of Multnomah 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.