City building permits · Jul 2026
Caldwell Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Caldwell, Idaho — 171 units in Jul 2026, 1,467 over the last 12 months — latest month +185% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 136 | 79.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 35 | 20.5% |
| All units | 171 | 100% |
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Caldwell building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Caldwell, Idaho?+
171 new residential units were authorized in Caldwell in Jul 2026, and 1,467 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Caldwell permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 136 single-family and 35 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 20.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Caldwell'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.