City building permits · Jul 2026
Columbia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbia, Missouri — 74 units in Jul 2026, 738 over the last 12 months — latest month +21.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 35 | 47.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 39 | 52.7% |
| All units | 74 | 100% |
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Columbia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbia, Missouri?+
74 new residential units were authorized in Columbia in Jul 2026, and 738 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Columbia permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 35 single-family and 39 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 52.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Columbia'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.