City building permits · Jul 2026
Oxford Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oxford, Mississippi — 26 units in Jul 2026, 295 over the last 12 months — latest month +18.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 73.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 15.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 11.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 26 | 100% |
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Oxford building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oxford, Mississippi?+
26 new residential units were authorized in Oxford in Jul 2026, and 295 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oxford permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 19 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 26.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oxford's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.