Building Permits
Explore Calgary's construction activity by permit type and work category. Click any metric to see its trend.
Data through Sep 2026
2025 Year in Review
Value$7.6Bvs $9.3B in 2024▼ -18.7%
Permits24,206vs 26,521 in 2024▼ -8.7%
Units25,006vs 27,654 in 2024▼ -9.6%
Annual Value (2021–2025)
Latest Month: Sep 2026
Total Permits
2,149▼ -5.2% yoy
Housing Units
1,441▼ -3.7% yoy
Total Value
$527M▲ +10.3% yoy
Monthly Permit Count
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By Type
Residential
1,286▼ -7.1% yoy
Commercial
189▼ -13.7% yoy
Other
674▲ +1.8% yoy
Residential Permits
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Work Type
New Construction
1,091▼ -1.1% yoy
Improvements
912▼ -11.2% yoy
Demolitions
91▼ -4.2% yoy
New Construction Permits
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