Construction Permits Rose Yearly by 35.86% to 754 in January 2026

Lebanon saw a 35.86% year-on-year (YoY) rise in construction permits to 754 permits in January 2026. The increase is primarily due to a more stable security environment, despite ongoing strikes in certain regions.

The number of permits increased across all governorates, as detailed below.

Number of Construction Permits

Source: Orders of Engineers in Beirut & Tripoli

The Construction Area Authorized by Permits (CAP) also increased by 43.26% YoY to record 715,457 square meters (sqm) in January 2026. Geographically, all governorates experienced a rise in the CAP, as detailed below.

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