City building permits · Jul 2026
Eau Claire Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Eau Claire, Wisconsin — 100 units in Jul 2026, 456 over the last 12 months — latest month +222.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 4.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 96 | 96.0% |
| All units | 100 | 100% |
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Eau Claire building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?+
100 new residential units were authorized in Eau Claire in Jul 2026, and 456 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Eau Claire permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 4 single-family and 96 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 96.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Eau Claire'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.