City building permits · May 2026
Kenosha Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kenosha, Wisconsin — 15 units in May 2026, 52 over the last 12 months — latest month +66.7% vs. a year earlier.
15
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
11
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,203,866
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 52 units permitted · latest month +66.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 26.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 11 | 73.3% |
| All units | 15 | 100% |
Kenosha building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kenosha, Wisconsin?+
15 new residential units were authorized in Kenosha in May 2026, and 52 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Kenosha permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 11 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 73.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Kenosha'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.