Building permits · Jun 2026
West Virginia Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West Virginia from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 345 units authorized in Jun 2026, 4,088 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 331 | 95.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 1.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 1.7% |
| All units | 345 | 100% |
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West Virginia building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West Virginia?+
345 new residential housing units were authorized in West Virginia in Jun 2026, and 4,088 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in West Virginia?+
In Jun 2026, West Virginia permitted units were down 3.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 4,088 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
4.1% of West Virginia's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 95.9% were single-family.