City building permits · Jun 2026
St. Louis Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for St. Louis, Missouri — 36 units in Jun 2026, 291 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 13.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 31 | 86.1% |
| All units | 36 | 100% |
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St. Louis building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in St. Louis, Missouri?+
36 new residential units were authorized in St. Louis in Jun 2026, and 291 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is St. Louis permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 5 single-family and 31 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might St. Louis'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.