New construction permits in Cleveland, OH: May 2026
15 new construction permits were filed in Cleveland, OH in May 2026, 25% more than in April (12). Cleveland, OH ranked 51st 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: 14 permits, 93% of the month.
- The busiest contractor, GREEN LIGHT BUILDING COMPANY LLC., was named on 5 permits; the top 2 together on 60%.
- 15 permits listed a job value; 73% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, May 11, with 6; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $207,810.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 14
- New commercial buildings: 3
Busiest contractors in May 2026
- GREEN LIGHT BUILDING COMPANY LLC.: 5 permits
- GREATER CLEVELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC.: 4 permits
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 3
- $50,000 to $250,000: 4
- Over $250,000: 7
New construction permits in May 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 921
- Fort Worth, TX: 703
- Philadelphia, PA: 582
- Loudoun County, VA: 505
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 384
- New York, NY: 366
- Wake County, NC: 351
- San Antonio, TX: 344
- Collin County, TX: 297
- Hillsborough County, FL: 279
- Osceola County, FL: 212
- Douglas County, CO: 175
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Source: Data: City of Cleveland Building & Housing, Cleveland Open Data. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.