City building permits · Jul 2026
Oklahoma City Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — 391 units in Jul 2026, 5,171 over the last 12 months — latest month +8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 325 | 83.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 30 | 7.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 12 | 3.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 6.1% |
| All units | 391 | 100% |
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Oklahoma City building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?+
391 new residential units were authorized in Oklahoma City in Jul 2026, and 5,171 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oklahoma City permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 325 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 16.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oklahoma City'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.