City building permits · May 2026

Oconomowoc Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 18 units in May 2026, 162 over the last 12 months — latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.

18
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,838,525
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 162 units permitted · latest month +12.5% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)1477.8%
2-unit structures422.2%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units18100%

Oconomowoc building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin?+

18 new residential units were authorized in Oconomowoc in May 2026, and 162 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Oconomowoc permitting?+

In May 2026, 14 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 22.2% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Oconomowoc'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.