Building permits · Jul 2026
New Mexico Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Mexico from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 710 units authorized in Jul 2026, 7,556 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 619 | 87.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 89 | 12.5% |
| All units | 710 | 100% |
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New Mexico building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Mexico?+
710 new residential housing units were authorized in New Mexico in Jul 2026, and 7,556 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in New Mexico?+
In Jul 2026, New Mexico permitted units were up 18.1% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 7,556 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
12.8% of New Mexico's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 87.2% were single-family.