Building permits · Jul 2026
Alabama Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Alabama from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,560 units authorized in Jul 2026, 21,040 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,357 | 87.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 38 | 2.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 0.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 159 | 10.2% |
| All units | 1,560 | 100% |
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Alabama building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Alabama?+
1,560 new residential housing units were authorized in Alabama in Jul 2026, and 21,040 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Alabama?+
In Jul 2026, Alabama permitted units were up 3.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 21,040 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
13.0% of Alabama's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 87.0% were single-family.