City building permits · Jul 2026
Boise City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Boise City, Idaho — 134 units in Jul 2026, 804 over the last 12 months — latest month +71.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 26 | 19.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 108 | 80.6% |
| All units | 134 | 100% |
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Boise City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Boise City, Idaho?+
134 new residential units were authorized in Boise City in Jul 2026, and 804 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Boise City permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 26 single-family and 108 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 80.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Boise City's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.