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January building permit values down despite higher permit volume

February 5, 2026 9:00 AM
(Red Deer, Alberta)

Building permit values in Red Deer totalled $11.5 million in January, down from $17.2 million in January 2025. While more permits were issued overall, 94 compared to 65 a year earlier, total construction value declined year over year.

Notable permits include:

  • Building permit for construction of new 14,200 square foot building intended to house 10 tenant bays at 2901 50 Avenue, valued at $3.2 million
  • Building permit for interior and exterior tenant improvements at ATB Financial at 157-2004 50 Avenue, valued at $900,000
  • Building permit for tenant improvements at 404-4911 51 Street, valued at $400,000
  • Building permit for tenant improvements at 200-4315 55 Avenue, valued at $300,000
  • Building permit for construction of new single family detached dwelling at 140 Ellington Crescent, valued at $290,000
  January 2026 January 2025 January 2026 January 2025
  Permits Est. Value Permits Est. Value Permits Est. Value Permits Est. Value
TOTAL 94 $11,545,920 65 $17,218,220 94 $11,545,920 65 $17,218,220
COMMERCIAL 13 $5,306,656 21 $12,990,139 13 $5,306,656 21 $12,990,139
INDUSTRIAL 1 $1,000     1 $1,000    
PUBLIC SERVICE 4 $96,265 3 $1,850,000 4 $96,265 3 $1,850,000
RESIDENTIAL 76 $6,142,000 41 $2,378,081 76 $6,142,000 41 $2,378,081
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