City building permits · Jul 2026
Indianapolis Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Indianapolis, Indiana — 325 units in Jul 2026, 1,462 over the last 12 months — latest month +200.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 105 | 32.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 220 | 67.7% |
| All units | 325 | 100% |
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Indianapolis building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Indianapolis, Indiana?+
325 new residential units were authorized in Indianapolis in Jul 2026, and 1,462 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Indianapolis permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 105 single-family and 220 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 67.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Indianapolis'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.