City building permits · Jun 2026
Cleveland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cleveland, Ohio — 47 units in Jun 2026, 1,011 over the last 12 months — latest month -49.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 29.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 4.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 31 | 66.0% |
| All units | 47 | 100% |
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Cleveland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cleveland, Ohio?+
47 new residential units were authorized in Cleveland in Jun 2026, and 1,011 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cleveland permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 14 single-family and 31 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 70.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cleveland'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.