Building permits · Jul 2026
District of Columbia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for District of Columbia from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 36 units authorized in Jul 2026, 2,235 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 55.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 44.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
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District of Columbia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in District of Columbia?+
36 new residential housing units were authorized in District of Columbia in Jul 2026, and 2,235 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in District of Columbia?+
In Jul 2026, District of Columbia permitted units were down 56.1% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 2,235 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
44.4% of District of Columbia's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 55.6% were single-family.