Building permits · Jul 2026
Maryland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Maryland from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,039 units authorized in Jul 2026, 13,335 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 734 | 70.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 16 | 1.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 289 | 27.8% |
| All units | 1,039 | 100% |
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Maryland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Maryland?+
1,039 new residential housing units were authorized in Maryland in Jul 2026, and 13,335 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Maryland?+
In Jul 2026, Maryland permitted units were down 11.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 13,335 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
29.4% of Maryland's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 70.6% were single-family.