Weekly permit insights

Albany Building Permits

No new permits have shown up in Albany's official feed recently, so the numbers below cover the most recent data available (545 permits through 2026-08-07). We check for new data every week.

No new permits recorded since 2026-08-07. We check weekly.

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Permits this period
545
Trades tracked
6
Period ending
2026-08-07

Weekly trend: May 16: 141 · May 23: 106 · May 30: 101 · Jun 6: 130 · Jun 13: 100 · Jun 20: 131 · Jun 27: 92 · Jul 4: 144 · Jul 11: 162 · Jul 18: 128 · Jul 25: 96 · Aug 1: 108

Permits by trade in Albany

TradeThis periodShare
HVAC11721.5%
Electrical11420.9%
Plumbing7914.5%
Roofing529.5%
Solar61.1%
Pool & Spa10.2%
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Frequently asked questions

How often is Albany building permit data updated?

Weekly. Permit Ledger pulls Albany's building permits from official city permit portals every week, then recomputes the total filed, the week-over-week trend, and the busiest permit and trade categories.

Is Albany building permit data free?

Yes. The weekly Albany overview is free to browse, total permits filed, the trend, and the top permit and trade types. The $39/mo dashboard adds the top ZIP codes, the most-active contractors, and a Monday email.

What types of permits does Permit Ledger track in Albany?

Renovation, remodel, addition, and repair permits, plus solar and pool/spa trade permits. Each permit is classified into a single clear category, so you can scan the residential and trade work most useful to contractors, suppliers, and investors.

Where does Albany's permit data come from?

Official public records from official city permit portals, normalized into one consistent weekly format so every city reads the same way.

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