Building permits · May 2026
Albany County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Albany County, New York — 37 units authorized in May 2026, 591 over the last 12 months — latest month +23.3% vs. a year earlier.
37
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
20
Multifamily (5+) units
$15,076,366
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 591 units permitted · latest month +23.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 35.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 10.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 54.1% |
| All units | 37 | 100% |
Albany County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Albany County?+
37 new residential units were authorized in Albany County, New York in May 2026, and 591 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Albany County permits are multifamily?+
64.9% of Albany County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.