Building Permits
Explore Calgary's construction activity by permit type and work category. Click any metric to see its trend.
Data through Aug 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: Aug 2026
Total Permits
451▼ -77.3% yoy
Housing Units
413▼ -83.5% yoy
Total Value
$103M▼ -86.8% yoy
Monthly Permit Count
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By Type
Residential
336▼ -72.3% yoy
Commercial
21▼ -89.2% yoy
Other
94▼ -83.7% yoy
Residential Permits
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Work Type
New Construction
203▼ -77.8% yoy
Improvements
213▼ -77.8% yoy
Demolitions
25▼ -54.5% yoy
New Construction Permits
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