Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Columbus OH Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Columbus OH metropolitan area — 1,696 units in Jul 2026, 13,145 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.8% vs. a year earlier. #22 nationally.
1,696
Units (latest month)
749
Single-family units
910
Multifamily (5+) units
$447,795,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 13,145 units permitted · latest month +16.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 749 | 44.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 0.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 31 | 1.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 910 | 53.7% |
| All units | 1,696 | 100% |
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Columbus OH building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Columbus OH metro area?+
1,696 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 13,145 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Columbus OH rank nationally?+
Columbus OH ranks #22 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
55.8% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.