Building permits · Jul 2026
Nebraska Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Nebraska from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,544 units authorized in Jul 2026, 10,400 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 644 | 41.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 50 | 3.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 14 | 0.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 836 | 54.1% |
| All units | 1,544 | 100% |
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Nebraska building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Nebraska?+
1,544 new residential housing units were authorized in Nebraska in Jul 2026, and 10,400 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Nebraska?+
In Jul 2026, Nebraska permitted units were up 46.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 10,400 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
58.3% of Nebraska's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 41.7% were single-family.