City building permits · May 2026
Sioux Falls Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sioux Falls, South Dakota — 84 units in May 2026, 1,750 over the last 12 months — latest month -38.7% vs. a year earlier.
84
Units (latest month)
55
Single-family units
29
Multifamily (5+) units
$21,146,144
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,750 units permitted · latest month -38.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 55 | 65.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 29 | 34.5% |
| All units | 84 | 100% |
Sioux Falls building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?+
84 new residential units were authorized in Sioux Falls in May 2026, and 1,750 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Sioux Falls permitting?+
In May 2026, 55 single-family and 29 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 34.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Sioux Falls'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.