City building permits · Jun 2026
Carmel Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Carmel, Indiana — 36 units in Jun 2026, 1,010 over the last 12 months — latest month +140% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 22.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 11.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 66.7% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
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Carmel building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Carmel, Indiana?+
36 new residential units were authorized in Carmel in Jun 2026, and 1,010 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Carmel permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 8 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 77.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Carmel'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.