On December 18, 2023, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in Jishishan County, Gansu Province, with a maximum intensity of Ⅷ degrees. In order to analyze the damage characteristics of different structural types of buildings constructed by the standard and self-built methods in the townships, a seismic damage survey was conducted on the buildings in the macro-seismological center of the earthquake-Dahejia Town. The typical seismic damage characteristics of reinforced concrete shear wall structures, masonry-concrete composite structures, reinforced concrete frame structures, and other structural types were summarized, and the causes of damage were analyzed. The results of the investigation and analysis show that the standard-built masonry-concrete composite structures and reinforced concrete shear wall structures suffered minor damage as a whole, which does not affect the continued use of the buildings. The load-bearing columns and beams of the standard-built frame structures are basically intact, but the infill walls are severely damaged, which affects the use of the building and the cost of later repair is relatively high. The self-built buildings are more severely damaged than the standard-built buildings, and the damage patterns are complex and diverse, which seriously affects the production and life of the residents. In view of the many problems in the earthquake-resistance of township houses, it is suggested that the relevant government departments organize professional units to carry out appraisal of existing buildings and provide multiple sets of repair and reinforcement schemes. For new and under-construction self-built houses, the regulatory intensity should be increased, and the professional skills of the personnel involved in house construction should be enhanced through training. For the urgently developing and constructing township areas, the relevant departments should strictly follow the relevant regulations of the seismic code, take the lead in the construction of civil houses, and improve the overall seismic capacity of the region.