City building permits · May 2026

Racine Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Racine, Wisconsin 18 units in May 2026, 59 over the last 12 months — latest month +1700% vs. a year earlier.

18
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
15
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,325,381
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 59 units permitted · latest month +1700% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)15.6%
2-unit structures211.1%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)1583.3%
All units18100%

Racine building permits — FAQ

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

18 new residential units were authorized in Racine in May 2026, and 59 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Racine permitting?+

In May 2026, 1 single-family and 15 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.4% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Racine'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.