Building permits · Jul 2026
Louisiana Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Louisiana from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 970 units authorized in Jul 2026, 14,378 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 873 | 90.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 34 | 3.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 60 | 6.2% |
| All units | 970 | 100% |
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Louisiana building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Louisiana?+
970 new residential housing units were authorized in Louisiana in Jul 2026, and 14,378 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Louisiana?+
In Jul 2026, Louisiana permitted units were down 10.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 14,378 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
10.0% of Louisiana's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 90.0% were single-family.