Building permits · Jun 2026
District of Columbia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for District of Columbia from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 639 units authorized in Jun 2026, 2,281 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 29 | 4.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 1.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 602 | 94.2% |
| All units | 639 | 100% |
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District of Columbia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in District of Columbia?+
639 new residential housing units were authorized in District of Columbia in Jun 2026, and 2,281 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in District of Columbia?+
In Jun 2026, District of Columbia permitted units were up 204.3% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 2,281 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
95.5% of District of Columbia's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 4.5% were single-family.