Building Permits
Explore Calgary's construction activity by permit type and work category. Click any metric to see its trend.
Data through Apr 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: Apr 2026
Total Permits
1,706▼ -26.9% yoy
Housing Units
1,442▼ -26.5% yoy
Total Value
$840M▲ +17.1% yoy
Monthly Permit Count
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By Type
Residential
1,275▼ -10.6% yoy
Commercial
135▼ -25.4% yoy
Other
296▼ -59.2% yoy
Residential Permits
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Work Type
New Construction
772▼ -32.3% yoy
Improvements
809▼ -23.0% yoy
Demolitions
67▼ -26.4% yoy
New Construction Permits
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