City building permits · Jul 2026
Omaha Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Omaha, Nebraska — 856 units in Jul 2026, 3,753 over the last 12 months — latest month +124.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 216 | 25.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 640 | 74.8% |
| All units | 856 | 100% |
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Omaha building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Omaha, Nebraska?+
856 new residential units were authorized in Omaha in Jul 2026, and 3,753 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Omaha permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 216 single-family and 640 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 74.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Omaha'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.