Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area — 1,844 units in Jul 2026, 21,779 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.6% vs. a year earlier. #9 nationally.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 967 | 52.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 30 | 1.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 847 | 45.9% |
| All units | 1,844 | 100% |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV metro area?+
1,844 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 21,779 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV rank nationally?+
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV ranks #9 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
47.6% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.