Building permits · Jun 2026
Idaho Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Idaho from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,660 units authorized in Jun 2026, 17,506 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,314 | 79.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 26 | 1.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 40 | 2.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 280 | 16.9% |
| All units | 1,660 | 100% |
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Idaho building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Idaho?+
1,660 new residential housing units were authorized in Idaho in Jun 2026, and 17,506 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Idaho?+
In Jun 2026, Idaho permitted units were down 3.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 17,506 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
20.8% of Idaho's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 79.2% were single-family.