Building permits · Jul 2026
Idaho Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Idaho from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,959 units authorized in Jul 2026, 17,991 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,432 | 73.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 24 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 37 | 1.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 466 | 23.8% |
| All units | 1,959 | 100% |
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Idaho building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Idaho?+
1,959 new residential housing units were authorized in Idaho in Jul 2026, and 17,991 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Idaho?+
In Jul 2026, Idaho permitted units were up 32.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 17,991 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
26.9% of Idaho's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 73.1% were single-family.