City building permits · May 2026
Albuquerque Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Albuquerque, New Mexico — 83 units in May 2026, 1,655 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.9% vs. a year earlier.
83
Units (latest month)
41
Single-family units
42
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,917,643
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,655 units permitted · latest month +16.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 41 | 49.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 42 | 50.6% |
| All units | 83 | 100% |
Albuquerque building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico?+
83 new residential units were authorized in Albuquerque in May 2026, and 1,655 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Albuquerque permitting?+
In May 2026, 41 single-family and 42 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Albuquerque'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.