City building permits · Jun 2026
Durham Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Durham, North Carolina — 764 units in Jun 2026, 3,809 over the last 12 months — latest month +172.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 234 | 30.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 530 | 69.4% |
| All units | 764 | 100% |
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Durham building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Durham, North Carolina?+
764 new residential units were authorized in Durham in Jun 2026, and 3,809 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Durham permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 234 single-family and 530 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 69.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Durham'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.