Building permits · May 2026
Kenosha County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Kenosha County, Wisconsin — 27 units authorized in May 2026, 638 over the last 12 months — latest month -15.6% vs. a year earlier.
27
Units (latest month)
16
Single-family units
11
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,591,745
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 638 units permitted · latest month -15.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 59.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 11 | 40.7% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
Kenosha County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Kenosha County?+
27 new residential units were authorized in Kenosha County, Wisconsin in May 2026, and 638 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Kenosha County permits are multifamily?+
40.7% of Kenosha County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.