Metro building permits · May 2026
Tucson AZ Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Tucson AZ metropolitan area — 319 units in May 2026, 4,457 over the last 12 months — latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier. #67 nationally.
319
Units (latest month)
275
Single-family units
32
Multifamily (5+) units
$106,993,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,457 units permitted · latest month -21.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 275 | 86.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 3.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 32 | 10.0% |
| All units | 319 | 100% |
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Tucson AZ building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Tucson AZ metro area?+
319 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 4,457 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Tucson AZ rank nationally?+
Tucson AZ ranks #67 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
13.8% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.