Building permits · Jun 2026
Maryland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Maryland from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,028 units authorized in Jun 2026, 13,469 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 865 | 84.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 159 | 15.5% |
| All units | 1,028 | 100% |
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Maryland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Maryland?+
1,028 new residential housing units were authorized in Maryland in Jun 2026, and 13,469 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Maryland?+
In Jun 2026, Maryland permitted units were up 0.1% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 13,469 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
15.9% of Maryland's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 84.1% were single-family.