Building permits · May 2026
Milwaukee County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — 35 units authorized in May 2026, 661 over the last 12 months — latest month -80.9% vs. a year earlier.
35
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
25
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,241,246
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 661 units permitted · latest month -80.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 22.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 5.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 25 | 71.4% |
| All units | 35 | 100% |
Milwaukee County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Milwaukee County?+
35 new residential units were authorized in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in May 2026, and 661 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Milwaukee County permits are multifamily?+
77.1% of Milwaukee 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.