New construction permits in Portland, OR: May 2026
91 new construction permits were filed in Portland, OR in May 2026, 2% fewer than in April (93). Portland, OR ranked 19th 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: 84 permits, 92% of the month.
- 40 permits listed a job value; 90% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, May 19, with 23; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $100,000.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
Kinds of work
- New homes: 84
- New commercial buildings: 12
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 3
- $50,000 to $250,000: 35
- Over $250,000: 1
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 Portland, Portland Permitting & Development (PortlandMaps). Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.