Building permits · May 2026
District of Columbia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for District of Columbia from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 455 units authorized in May 2026, 1,852 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 4.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 434 | 95.4% |
| All units | 455 | 100% |
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District of Columbia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in District of Columbia?+
455 new residential housing units were authorized in District of Columbia in May 2026, and 1,852 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in District of Columbia?+
In May 2026, District of Columbia permitted units were up 9000% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 1,852 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
95.4% of District of Columbia's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 4.6% were single-family.