Building permits · Jul 2026
Washington DC Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington DC, District of Columbia — 36 units authorized 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 DC building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington DC?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Washington DC, District of Columbia in Jul 2026, and 2,235 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Washington DC permits are multifamily?+
44.4% of Washington DC's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.