Building permits · Jul 2026
Illinois Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Illinois from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,454 units authorized in Jul 2026, 18,681 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,057 | 72.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 32 | 2.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 68 | 4.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 297 | 20.4% |
| All units | 1,454 | 100% |
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Illinois building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Illinois?+
1,454 new residential housing units were authorized in Illinois in Jul 2026, and 18,681 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Illinois?+
In Jul 2026, Illinois permitted units were down 31.7% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 18,681 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
27.3% of Illinois's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 72.7% were single-family.