Calgary Construction Permits by Month
The City of Calgary issued 20,654 construction permits in the twelve months to September 2026. The busiest month was June 2026, with 2,392.
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Permits issued in Calgary, month by month
| Month | Permits issued | Against a year earlier | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 1,713 | +4% | |
| August 2026 | 1,928 | +3% | |
| July 2026 | 2,031 | -3% | |
| June 2026 | 2,392 | +24% | |
| May 2026 | 1,663 | -21% | |
| April 2026 | 1,634 | -20% | |
| March 2026 | 1,421 | -24% | |
| February 2026 | 1,121 | -28% | |
| January 2026 | 1,386 | -18% | |
| December 2025 | 1,437 | ||
| November 2025 | 1,645 | ||
| October 2025 | 2,283 | ||
| September 2025 | 1,650 | ||
| August 2025 | 1,877 | ||
| July 2025 | 2,084 | ||
| June 2025 | 1,925 | ||
| May 2025 | 2,094 | ||
| April 2025 | 2,032 | ||
| March 2025 | 1,873 | ||
| February 2025 | 1,557 | ||
| January 2025 | 1,698 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
A month is marked incomplete when its count is under half of the market's usual month: that is the city's publishing lag, not a slowdown.
What the Calgary data covers
Calgary's permits name the homebuilder more often than any other city Builtie covers, which makes it the shortest path from a permit to the company that awards the trades.
Building types: new residential construction, residential renovation, new commercial construction, commercial renovation, new institutional construction, institutional renovation, industrial renovation. Every trade: Calgary construction leads by trade.
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Frequently asked questions
How many construction permits does Calgary issue a month?
About 1,721 on average over the twelve months to September 2026; the busiest was June 2026 with 2,392.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the City of Calgary's building permits, read by Builtie October 9, 2026.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.