City building permits · Jul 2026
Burlington Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Burlington, Vermont — 3 units in Jul 2026, 593 over the last 12 months.
3
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,062,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 593 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 66.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 3 | 100% |
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Burlington building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Burlington, Vermont?+
3 new residential units were authorized in Burlington in Jul 2026, and 593 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Burlington permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 1 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 66.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Burlington'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.