Building permits · May 2026
Waukesha County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waukesha County, Wisconsin — 148 units authorized in May 2026, 1,397 over the last 12 months — latest month +39.6% vs. a year earlier.
148
Units (latest month)
95
Single-family units
43
Multifamily (5+) units
$65,315,091
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,397 units permitted · latest month +39.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 95 | 64.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 6.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 43 | 29.1% |
| All units | 148 | 100% |
Waukesha County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waukesha County?+
148 new residential units were authorized in Waukesha County, Wisconsin in May 2026, and 1,397 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Waukesha County permits are multifamily?+
35.8% of Waukesha 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.