City building permits · May 2026
Janesville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Janesville, Wisconsin — 25 units in May 2026, 121 over the last 12 months — latest month +257.1% vs. a year earlier.
25
Units (latest month)
15
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,290,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 121 units permitted · latest month +257.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 15 | 60.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 8.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 32.0% |
| All units | 25 | 100% |
Janesville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Janesville, Wisconsin?+
25 new residential units were authorized in Janesville in May 2026, and 121 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Janesville permitting?+
In May 2026, 15 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 40.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Janesville'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.