Building Permits
Explore Calgary's construction activity by permit type and work category. Click any metric to see its trend.
Data through Dec 2025
2025 Year in Review
Value$7.2Bvs $9.3B in 2024▼ -22.7%
Permits23,225vs 26,505 in 2024▼ -12.4%
Units23,020vs 27,595 in 2024▼ -16.6%
Annual Value (2021–2025)
Latest Month: Dec 2025
Total Permits
1,220▼ -17.1% yoy
Housing Units
1,607▼ -31.7% yoy
Total Value
$425M▼ -49.2% yoy
Monthly Permit Count
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By Type
Residential
871▼ -10.2% yoy
Commercial
127▼ -34.5% yoy
Other
222▼ -27.9% yoy
Residential Permits
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Work Type
New Construction
512▼ -22.7% yoy
Improvements
612▼ -14.6% yoy
Demolitions
57▲ +16.3% yoy
New Construction Permits
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