Building permits · Jun 2026
Hawaii Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hawaii from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 306 units authorized in Jun 2026, 3,401 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 200 | 65.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 2.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 98 | 32.0% |
| All units | 306 | 100% |
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Hawaii building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hawaii?+
306 new residential housing units were authorized in Hawaii in Jun 2026, and 3,401 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Hawaii?+
In Jun 2026, Hawaii permitted units were up 16.3% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 3,401 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
34.6% of Hawaii's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 65.4% were single-family.