Building permits · May 2026
Washington DC Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington DC, District of Columbia — 455 units authorized in May 2026, 1,852 over the last 12 months — latest month +9000% vs. a year earlier.
455
Units (latest month)
21
Single-family units
434
Multifamily (5+) units
$81,273,499
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,852 units permitted · latest month +9000% vs. a year earlier.
| 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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Washington DC building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington DC?+
455 new residential units were authorized in Washington DC, District of Columbia in May 2026, and 1,852 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Washington DC permits are multifamily?+
95.4% of Washington DC's May 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.