Metro building permits · Jun 2026
Birmingham AL Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Birmingham AL metropolitan area — 605 units in Jun 2026, 4,721 over the last 12 months — latest month +103.7% vs. a year earlier. #63 nationally.
605
Units (latest month)
290
Single-family units
253
Multifamily (5+) units
$152,869,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,721 units permitted · latest month +103.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 290 | 47.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 22 | 3.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 40 | 6.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 253 | 41.8% |
| All units | 605 | 100% |
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Birmingham AL building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Birmingham AL metro area?+
605 new residential units were authorized in Jun 2026, and 4,721 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Birmingham AL rank nationally?+
Birmingham AL ranks #63 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
52.1% of the metro's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.