Building permits · Jun 2026
Alabama Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Alabama from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,840 units authorized in Jun 2026, 20,982 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,501 | 81.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 28 | 1.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 43 | 2.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 268 | 14.6% |
| All units | 1,840 | 100% |
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Alabama building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Alabama?+
1,840 new residential housing units were authorized in Alabama in Jun 2026, and 20,982 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Alabama?+
In Jun 2026, Alabama permitted units were up 37.6% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 20,982 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
18.4% of Alabama's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 81.6% were single-family.