City building permits · Jul 2026
Washington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington, District of Columbia — 36 units in Jul 2026, 2,235 over the last 12 months — latest month -56.1% vs. a year earlier.
| 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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Washington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington, District of Columbia?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Washington in Jul 2026, and 2,235 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Washington permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 20 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 44.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Washington's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.