New construction permits in New Orleans, LA: May 2026
101 new construction permits were filed in New Orleans, LA in May 2026, 28% more than in April (79). New Orleans, LA ranked 17th of the 59 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 80 permits, 79% of the month.
- 99 permits listed a job value; 43% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 12, with 16; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $25,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 80
- New commercial buildings: 19
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 28
- $10,000 to $50,000: 28
- $50,000 to $250,000: 25
- Over $250,000: 18
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 922
- Fort Worth, TX: 688
- Philadelphia, PA: 587
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Wake County, NC: 343
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- New York, NY: 240
- Osceola County, FL: 211
- Douglas County, CO: 178
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Source: Data: City of New Orleans Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.