INS: 15.939 autorizaţii de construire pentru clădiri rezidenţiale, eliberate în primul semestru - Economica.net
In the first half of 2026, the number of building permits for residential buildings decreased by 9.6% compared to 2025, totaling 15,939. While some regions saw declines, others like Sud-Vest Oltenia and Bucharest-Ilfov reported increases. In June 2026, 2,960 permits were issued, marking a 2.7% rise from May, with a significant portion for rural areas. However, compared to June 2025, there was a notable decrease in both the number of permits and usable area for residential buildings. Similar trends were observed for non-residential buildings, with a 4.6% drop in permits issued in June 2026 compared to May, and a significant decline year-on-year.