City building permits · Jul 2026
Salem Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Salem, Oregon — 66 units in Jul 2026, 1,141 over the last 12 months — latest month +500% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 30.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 46 | 69.7% |
| All units | 66 | 100% |
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Salem building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Salem, Oregon?+
66 new residential units were authorized in Salem in Jul 2026, and 1,141 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Salem permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 20 single-family and 46 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 69.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Salem'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.