City building permits · May 2026
Watertown Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Watertown, Wisconsin — 6 units in May 2026, 62 over the last 12 months — latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,638,344
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 62 units permitted · latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 66.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 33.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
Watertown building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Watertown, Wisconsin?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Watertown in May 2026, and 62 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Watertown permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 33.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Watertown'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.