Building Permits
Explore Calgary's construction activity by permit type and work category. Click any metric to see its trend.
Data through Jul 2026
2025 Year in Review
Value$7.2Bvs $9.3B in 2024▼ -22.7%
Permits23,225vs 26,505 in 2024▼ -12.4%
Units23,020vs 27,595 in 2024▼ -16.6%
Annual Value (2021–2025)
Latest Month: Jul 2026
Total Permits
1,152▼ -48.5% yoy
Housing Units
639▼ -67.0% yoy
Total Value
$383M▼ -43.0% yoy
Monthly Permit Count
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By Type
Residential
865▼ -35.5% yoy
Commercial
53▼ -75.6% yoy
Other
234▼ -65.5% yoy
Residential Permits
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Work Type
New Construction
549▼ -48.9% yoy
Improvements
532▼ -47.9% yoy
Demolitions
38▼ -57.3% yoy
New Construction Permits
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