Building permits · Jun 2026
Illinois Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Illinois from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,472 units authorized in Jun 2026, 19,356 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 993 | 67.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 34 | 2.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 62 | 4.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 383 | 26.0% |
| All units | 1,472 | 100% |
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Illinois building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Illinois?+
1,472 new residential housing units were authorized in Illinois in Jun 2026, and 19,356 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Illinois?+
In Jun 2026, Illinois permitted units were down 31.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 19,356 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
32.5% of Illinois's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 67.5% were single-family.