Building permits · Jul 2026
Connecticut Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Connecticut from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 409 units authorized in Jul 2026, 6,478 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 198 | 48.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 28 | 6.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 26 | 6.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 157 | 38.4% |
| All units | 409 | 100% |
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Connecticut building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Connecticut?+
409 new residential housing units were authorized in Connecticut in Jul 2026, and 6,478 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Connecticut?+
In Jul 2026, Connecticut permitted units were down 57.8% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 6,478 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
51.6% of Connecticut's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 48.4% were single-family.