Building permits · Jun 2026
New Mexico Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Mexico from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 652 units authorized in Jun 2026, 7,447 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 617 | 94.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 0.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 0.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 27 | 4.1% |
| All units | 652 | 100% |
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New Mexico building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Mexico?+
652 new residential housing units were authorized in New Mexico in Jun 2026, and 7,447 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in New Mexico?+
In Jun 2026, New Mexico permitted units were down 25.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 7,447 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
5.4% of New Mexico's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 94.6% were single-family.