City building permits · Jul 2026
Columbus Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbus, Ohio — 1,009 units in Jul 2026, 6,848 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 105 | 10.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 0.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 898 | 89.0% |
| All units | 1,009 | 100% |
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Columbus building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbus, Ohio?+
1,009 new residential units were authorized in Columbus in Jul 2026, and 6,848 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Columbus permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 105 single-family and 898 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 89.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Columbus'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.