Building permits · Jun 2026
Washington DC Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Washington DC, District of Columbia — 639 units authorized 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 DC building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Washington DC?+
639 new residential units were authorized in Washington DC, District of Columbia in Jun 2026, and 2,281 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Washington DC permits are multifamily?+
95.5% of Washington DC's Jun 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.