Building permits · Jul 2026
Arkansas Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Arkansas from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 976 units authorized in Jul 2026, 15,516 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 776 | 79.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 56 | 5.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 33 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 111 | 11.4% |
| All units | 976 | 100% |
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Arkansas building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Arkansas?+
976 new residential housing units were authorized in Arkansas in Jul 2026, and 15,516 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Arkansas?+
In Jul 2026, Arkansas permitted units were down 18.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 15,516 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
20.5% of Arkansas's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 79.5% were single-family.