Building permits · Jun 2026
Louisiana Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Louisiana from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,222 units authorized in Jun 2026, 14,490 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 944 | 77.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 32 | 2.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 243 | 19.9% |
| All units | 1,222 | 100% |
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Louisiana building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Louisiana?+
1,222 new residential housing units were authorized in Louisiana in Jun 2026, and 14,490 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Louisiana?+
In Jun 2026, Louisiana permitted units were up 1.7% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 14,490 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
22.7% of Louisiana's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 77.3% were single-family.