Building permits · May 2026
Portage County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Portage County, Wisconsin — 26 units authorized in May 2026, 281 over the last 12 months — latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
26
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,855,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 281 units permitted · latest month +100% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 53.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 46.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 26 | 100% |
Portage County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Portage County?+
26 new residential units were authorized in Portage County, Wisconsin in May 2026, and 281 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Portage County permits are multifamily?+
46.2% of Portage 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.