Building permits · Jul 2026
West Virginia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Virginia from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 354 units authorized in Jul 2026, 4,015 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 345 | 97.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 1.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 354 | 100% |
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West Virginia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Virginia?+
354 new residential housing units were authorized in West Virginia in Jul 2026, and 4,015 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in West Virginia?+
In Jul 2026, West Virginia permitted units were down 17.1% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 4,015 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
2.5% of West Virginia's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 97.5% were single-family.