Building permits · Jul 2026
Missouri Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Missouri from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,528 units authorized in Jul 2026, 18,008 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,058 | 69.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 74 | 4.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 67 | 4.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 329 | 21.5% |
| All units | 1,528 | 100% |
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Missouri building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Missouri?+
1,528 new residential housing units were authorized in Missouri in Jul 2026, and 18,008 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Missouri?+
In Jul 2026, Missouri permitted units were up 27.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 18,008 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
30.8% of Missouri's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 69.2% were single-family.