Building permits · Jul 2026
South Dakota Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Dakota from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 808 units authorized in Jul 2026, 5,905 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 349 | 43.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 34 | 4.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 415 | 51.4% |
| All units | 808 | 100% |
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South Dakota building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Dakota?+
808 new residential housing units were authorized in South Dakota in Jul 2026, and 5,905 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in South Dakota?+
In Jul 2026, South Dakota permitted units were up 52.7% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 5,905 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
56.8% of South Dakota's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 43.2% were single-family.