Building permits · May 2026

Utah Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Utah from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,623 units authorized in May 2026, 25,693 over the last 12 months.

1,623
Units (latest month)
1,309
Single-family units
288
Multifamily (5+) units
$569,853,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 25,693 units permitted · latest month -16.4% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1,30980.7%
2-unit structures80.5%
3–4 unit structures181.1%
Multifamily (5+ units)28817.7%
All units1,623100%

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Utah building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Utah?+

1,623 new residential housing units were authorized in Utah in May 2026, and 25,693 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.

Is homebuilding rising or falling in Utah?+

In May 2026, Utah permitted units were down 16.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 25,693 units were authorized.

What share is multifamily?+

19.3% of Utah's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 80.7% were single-family.

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