City building permits · Jun 2026
Albany Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Albany, New York — 28 units in Jun 2026, 136 over the last 12 months — latest month -84.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 21.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 35.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 12 | 42.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 28 | 100% |
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Albany building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Albany, New York?+
28 new residential units were authorized in Albany in Jun 2026, and 136 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Albany permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 6 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 78.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Albany'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.