Building permits · Jul 2026
Oregon Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oregon from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,102 units authorized in Jul 2026, 15,628 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 846 | 76.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 44 | 4.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 0.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 204 | 18.5% |
| All units | 1,102 | 100% |
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Oregon building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oregon?+
1,102 new residential housing units were authorized in Oregon in Jul 2026, and 15,628 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Oregon?+
In Jul 2026, Oregon permitted units were down 25.2% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 15,628 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
23.2% of Oregon's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 76.8% were single-family.