Building permits · Jul 2026
North Carolina Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for North Carolina from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 7,727 units authorized in Jul 2026, 86,578 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5,676 | 73.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 156 | 2.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 13 | 0.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,882 | 24.4% |
| All units | 7,727 | 100% |
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North Carolina building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in North Carolina?+
7,727 new residential housing units were authorized in North Carolina in Jul 2026, and 86,578 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in North Carolina?+
In Jul 2026, North Carolina permitted units were up 8% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 86,578 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
26.5% of North Carolina's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 73.5% were single-family.