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New homes permitted every month, plus the latest permits from city records.

New homes permitted

1,603 new homes were permitted in Baton Rouge in the 12 months through August 2026, 135% more than the 12 months before.

  • 679single-family homes
  • 924homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings
  • $267Kaverage construction cost per single-family home
  • $221Mtotal permitted construction value
New homes permitted each month
  1. 21Aug 24
  2. 18Sep 24
  3. 20Oct 24
  4. 16Nov 24
  5. 17Dec 24
  6. 20Jan 25
  7. 22Feb 25
  8. 28Mar 25
  9. 188Apr 25
  10. 86May 25
  11. 140Jun 25
  12. 106Jul 25
  13. 189Aug 25
  14. 156Oct 25
  15. 75Nov 25
  16. 169Dec 25
  17. 119Jan 26
  18. 86Feb 26
  19. 163Mar 26
  20. 105Apr 26
  21. 182May 26
  22. 183Jun 26
  23. 77Jul 26
  24. 99Aug 26

Single-family Multifamily

Month-by-month numbers
MonthHomesSingle-family2–4 units5+ unitsValue
August 20269941058$13.5M
July 20267741036$12.1M
June 2026183390144$18.6M
May 2026182450137$19.6M
April 202610543062$14.3M
March 202616373684$22.3M
February 2026867385$21.0M
January 202611968645$20.2M
December 202516965698$20.3M
November 202575541110$16.1M
October 202515668682$20.8M
August 20251896910110$21.9M
July 202510674824$21.6M
June 202514072860$21.7M
May 20258668810$19.7M
April 2025188806102$24.5M
March 2025282800$9.1M
February 2025222200$7.2M
January 2025202000$6.5M
December 2024171700$5.5M
November 2024161600$5.2M
October 2024202000$6.5M
September 2024181800$5.9M
August 2024212100$6.8M

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, new privately owned housing units authorized from August 2024 to August 2026. New months are added as the Census posts them, about six weeks after the month ends. Census permits data ↗

Latest permits from city records

637 permits in the last 30 days. Showing the 60 newest from the last 60 days. Checked October 9.

  • Re-Roof (R)11
  • Occupancy Permit (R)5
  • Occupancy Permit (C)5
  • Electrical Permit (R)5
  • Fence Permit (R)4
  • New Building Permit (R)4

October 2026 60 shown

  1. Occupancy Permit (Clean & Show) (C)Balis DrI would like to get the power turned on so that i can clean and show the unit for a new tenant. unit 114;
  2. Change in Occupancy/Use Classification (C)Monticello Blvd · $1K valuationComprehensive pupil appraisal services, llc provides educational consulting, academic tutoring, student support services, and photography services. the space will be used for…
  3. Occupancy Permit (R)N Sherwood Forest DrApartment rental. building 22 apartment b
  4. Re-Roof (R)Greenwell Springs Rd Greenwell Springs · $35K valuation-remove old roofing system down to the decking.-inspect decking for damage and replace materials as needed.-if any decking does need to be replaced, we will document the extent…
  5. Occupancy Permit (C)Justice AveOffice use for business.; suite b
  6. Existing Bldg - Remodel Only (C)Airline Hwy · $163K valuationTear down existing 50’w x 72’l canopy and remove from premisesonly columns to remainset decking lights aside for customerfurnish and install the following: new header beams,…
  7. Mechanical Permit (New HVAC Sys) (R)Bronzebush Ave · $22K valuationEmergency reconnect: replace the full system and ductwork to get the system to the proper size and get the ductwork to the proper sizing for the system needed in the house.
  8. Existing Bldg - Addition Only (R)Beverly Dr · $70K valuationAdding 14x18-6 3/4 to the back of the existing house to create a laundry room, master bath & closet.
  9. Occupancy Permit (C)Delplaza DrAccounting office no construction will be done; suite 12; brfd
  10. Fence Permit (R)Seawolf Dr · $2K valuation6'h wood fence sides and front
  11. Occupancy Permit (Clean & Show) (C)O'Neal LnCommercial store front, no restaurant equipment. (suite a.) we are trying to get the power turned onto the vacant suites at 1962 o’neal lane. we need to schedule a fire marshal…
  12. Occupancy Permit (C)Florida BlvdBehavior & substance abuse program; suite b
  13. Electrical Permit (R)Trinity Ave · $2K valuationService rebuild to replace existing meter.
  14. Occupancy Permit (R)Prescott RdLow income rental
  15. Re-Roof (R)Pensacola Dr · $31K valuationRe-roof replacement
  16. Occupancy Permit (C)Plank RdProposed use of structure / business description: occupancy of a commercial retail space to operate an upscale bar and lounge (naics 722410) specializing in the on-premise sale…
  17. Occupancy Permit (C)Drusilla LnStorage
  18. Re-Roof (R)Galahad Dr · $33K valuationRemoving old roof and replacing with new roofing materials
  19. Gas Test Permit (R)Boone DrGas meter removed due to reported gas leak. performed a safe shutoff by turning off and isolating the gas valve serving the outside lantern in the attic as the lantern is no…
  20. New Building Permit (R)Jeter Dr · $222K valuationNew residential construction
  21. Gas Test Permit (R)E Belfair DrGas pressure test
  22. Electrical Permit (R)Belmont Ave · $2K valuationCorrect wiring for kitchen remodel. replace can lights with 4 wafers.
  23. Swimming Pool Permit (R)Riverbrook Dr · $87K valuationBuilding a gunite swimming pool
  24. Re-Roof (R)Willow Oak Ave · $10K valuationWayne's world home improvement will be putting a roof on this property.
  25. Existing Bldg - Remodel Only (C)Jefferson Hwy · $30K valuationMassage studio d3
  26. Occupancy Permit (R)Cody DrTemporary power;
  27. Sign Permit (C)Greenwell Springs Rd · $12K valuationCommercial wall sign
  28. Gas Test Permit (R)W Belfair DrGas test
  29. New Building Permit (R)Manor Dr · $206K valuationNew construction residential family home
  30. Swimming Pool Permit (R)Thibodeaux Ave · $75K valuationInstall new gunite pool
  31. Electrical Permit (R)W Fairway DrReplace meter pan
  32. Occupancy Permit (R)Mc Grath Ave · $25K valuationPermit to turn on electricity of a residential apartment used as a rental
  33. Re-Roof (R)Lochness Ave · $12K valuationHouse complete tear-off and re-roof.
  34. Fence Permit (R)Leighwood Ave · $5K valuationReplacement of a wooden fence 6 feet high, including 2 single gates 4 feet wide and a double driveway gate 6 feet wide, same materials and height as the fence.
  35. Sign Permit (C)Kentshire Ct · $10K valuation
  36. Generator Permit (R)Greenside Ln · $15K valuation26 kw generator installation ** entergy elec / delta gas
  37. Generator Permit (R)Sevenoaks Ave · $14K valuation22kw generator installation ** entergy elec / atmos gas
  38. Fence Permit (R)Tams Dr. · $4K valuationReplace fence surrounding the property that is currently built not to code. specifically the fence owned by the property owner, not the ones built by the neighbors.
  39. Electrical Permit (C)Evangeline St · $5K valuationMike's cycle supplyrebuild electrical service this service is also attached to 5751 evangeline street service with 1 riser i will be applying for that address also.
  40. Re-Roof (R)Doral Dr · $20K valuationTear off and reroof.
  41. Re-Roof (R)Valley Forge Ave · $26K valuationRemove old roofing and replace with new roofing materials
  42. Existing Bldg - Remodel Only (C)Brittany Dr · $400K valuationThis project is for renovations of 548 square feet of existing second-floor clinical simulation space at saint francis hall into a new crna simulation lab space.
  43. Electrical Permit (R)Sunset Blvd · $2K valuationEmergency disconnect was performed. blanchard's electrical will replace a burned out 329 amp meter base and provide mew wire to the panel.
  44. Electrical Permit (R)General Lee Ave · $2K valuationReplacing panel
  45. New Building Permit (C)Durham Pl · $650K valuationContruction of new early learning center, playground and parking.
  46. Re-Roof (R)Ibiza Dr · $22K valuationTear off and reroof.
  47. Re-Roof (R)Baird Dr · $13K valuationTear off and reroof.
  48. Existing Bldg - Remodel Only (R)Monte Sano AveSheetrock in two rooms, just half a wall in each room, filling in the holes, placing new tile on floors, painting, new lights, and wall plugs.
  49. Re-Roof (R)Meadowdale Dr · $33K valuationRe-roof
  50. Generator Permit (R)Village Charmant Dr · $12K valuation18kw generator and automatic transfer switch install; unit 58
  51. Re-Roof (R)Strain Rd · $10K valuationComplete tear off and reroof with new roofing system.
  52. Occupancy Permit (R)Florida StRestoring power to existing home ****will call in or schedule inspection online when ready.***
  53. Fence Permit (C)Hooper RdCommercial fence
  54. New Building Permit (C)Airline Hwy · $35K valuationTwice the ice, vending machine 128sf in the front of my parking lot. i will need an electrical meter, water meter, and sewer tie in. /8/2026 11:23 am matthew holmes i do not have…
  55. New Building Permit (R)White Oak Dr · $150K valuationResidential single family new construction
  56. Electrical Permit (C)Old Hammond Hwy · $1K valuationRe-work panel in unit 805
  57. New Building Permit (R)Sevenoaks Ave · $1.3M valuationNew single-story craftsman style residence located on a private lot.
  58. Fence Permit (C)Darryl Dr · $5K valuationThis is a perimeter fence for a pool behind the main office building
  59. Accessory Structure (R)Avondale Dr · $100K valuationConventional patio cover
  60. Fence Permit (R)N 23rd St · $2K valuationThe original chain link fence has been compromised. i want to put a wooden fence inside the existing fence

From Permits and Inspections’s public “EBR Building Permits” dataset. A permit is approval to build, not proof the work happened. Streets only, never house numbers. Official dataset ↗

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How many new homes are being built in Baton Rouge?

Baton Rouge permitted 1,603 new homes in the 12 months through August 2026: 679 single-family homes and 924 homes in duplexes, townhome and apartment buildings, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey.

Where do the monthly numbers come from?

From the U.S. Census Bureau’s Building Permits Survey, which counts new privately owned housing units authorized by local permit offices each month. It does not include remodels, additions or commercial buildings, and a permit is not a finished home.

Where do the individual Baton Rouge permits come from?

From Permits and Inspections’s public “EBR Building Permits” dataset. We read it twice a day and show permits issued in the last 60 days, newest first, by street.

Why are house numbers left out?

To keep the page about neighborhoods, not individual homes. The official dataset linked on this page has the full public record.

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