City building permits · Jun 2026
Washington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington, District of Columbia — 639 units in Jun 2026, 2,281 over the last 12 months — latest month +204.3% vs. a year earlier.
| 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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Washington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington, District of Columbia?+
639 new residential units were authorized in Washington in Jun 2026, and 2,281 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Washington permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 29 single-family and 602 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 95.5% 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.