City building permits · Jul 2026
Las Vegas Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Las Vegas, Nevada — 169 units in Jul 2026, 3,042 over the last 12 months — latest month -12.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 169 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 169 | 100% |
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Las Vegas building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Las Vegas, Nevada?+
169 new residential units were authorized in Las Vegas in Jul 2026, and 3,042 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Las Vegas permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 169 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Las Vegas'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.