Building permits · Jun 2026
Orleans Parish Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Orleans Parish, Louisiana — 80 units authorized in Jun 2026, 850 over the last 12 months — latest month +2.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 17 | 21.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 27.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 3.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 38 | 47.5% |
| All units | 80 | 100% |
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Orleans Parish building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Orleans Parish?+
80 new residential units were authorized in Orleans Parish, Louisiana in Jun 2026, and 850 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Orleans Parish permits are multifamily?+
78.8% of Orleans Parish's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.