Building permits · Jul 2026
Colorado Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Colorado from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,740 units authorized in Jul 2026, 34,023 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,572 | 57.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 7 | 0.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,151 | 42.0% |
| All units | 2,740 | 100% |
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Colorado building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Colorado?+
2,740 new residential housing units were authorized in Colorado in Jul 2026, and 34,023 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Colorado?+
In Jul 2026, Colorado permitted units were up 23.5% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 34,023 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
42.6% of Colorado's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 57.4% were single-family.