City building permits · Jul 2026
Rio Rancho Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rio Rancho, New Mexico — 95 units in Jul 2026, 814 over the last 12 months — latest month +39.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 95 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 95 | 100% |
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Rio Rancho building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?+
95 new residential units were authorized in Rio Rancho in Jul 2026, and 814 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rio Rancho permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 95 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rio Rancho'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.