City building permits · Jun 2026
Gulf Shores Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Gulf Shores, Alabama — 14 units in Jun 2026, 173 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
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Gulf Shores building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Gulf Shores, Alabama?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Gulf Shores in Jun 2026, and 173 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Gulf Shores permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 14 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Gulf Shores's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.