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New Construction in Birmingham
Residential building permits — U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey.
Housing units authorized (2025)
579
Single-family
91
Multifamily
488
Construction value (2025)
$119M
| Year | Buildings | Units | Single-family | Multifamily | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (0 mo) | 119 | 579 | 91 | 488 | $119M |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Counts are permits issued by the local permit office, which precede — and don't always become — actual construction. A partial-year row is marked with the months reported.