Building permits · Jun 2026
Colorado Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Colorado from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,374 units authorized in Jun 2026, 33,501 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,695 | 71.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 54 | 2.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 62 | 2.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 563 | 23.7% |
| All units | 2,374 | 100% |
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Colorado building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Colorado?+
2,374 new residential housing units were authorized in Colorado in Jun 2026, and 33,501 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Colorado?+
In Jun 2026, Colorado permitted units were down 13.6% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 33,501 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
28.6% of Colorado's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 71.4% were single-family.