Building permits · Jul 2026
Florida Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Florida from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 16,024 units authorized in Jul 2026, 157,984 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 9,859 | 61.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 112 | 0.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 68 | 0.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5,985 | 37.4% |
| All units | 16,024 | 100% |
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Florida building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Florida?+
16,024 new residential housing units were authorized in Florida in Jul 2026, and 157,984 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Florida?+
In Jul 2026, Florida permitted units were up 9.3% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 157,984 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
38.5% of Florida's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 61.5% were single-family.