City building permits · Jul 2026
Deer Lodge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Deer Lodge, Montana — 6 units in Jul 2026, 49 over the last 12 months — latest month +500% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 83.3% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
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Deer Lodge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Deer Lodge, Montana?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Deer Lodge in Jul 2026, and 49 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Deer Lodge permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 1 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Deer Lodge'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.