City building permits · May 2026
Riverton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Riverton, Utah — 20 units in May 2026, 201 over the last 12 months — latest month +185.7% vs. a year earlier.
20
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,276,191
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 201 units permitted · latest month +185.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 35.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 65.0% |
| All units | 20 | 100% |
Riverton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Riverton, Utah?+
20 new residential units were authorized in Riverton in May 2026, and 201 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Riverton permitting?+
In May 2026, 7 single-family and 13 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 65.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Riverton'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.