City building permits · May 2026
Harrisburg Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Harrisburg, South Dakota — 44 units in May 2026, 161 over the last 12 months — latest month +633.3% vs. a year earlier.
44
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$12,410,560
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 161 units permitted · latest month +633.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 45.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 24 | 54.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 44 | 100% |
Harrisburg building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Harrisburg, South Dakota?+
44 new residential units were authorized in Harrisburg in May 2026, and 161 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Harrisburg permitting?+
In May 2026, 20 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 54.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Harrisburg'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.