City building permits · Jul 2026
Helena Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Helena, Montana — 60 units in Jul 2026, 539 over the last 12 months — latest month +172.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 13.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 52 | 86.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 60 | 100% |
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Helena building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Helena, Montana?+
60 new residential units were authorized in Helena in Jul 2026, and 539 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Helena permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 8 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Helena'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.