11/05/2026
Edmonton is approving fewer new homes in 2026, but the infill boom keeps setting records 🏗️
📉 9,779 new homes permitted Jan–Sep 2026, down 27% from 13,447 last year
🏘️ 5–8 unit rowhomes: 2,107 homes, up 17%. They’re now the city’s largest category
🏢 Large apartments: 1,852 units, down from 4,365. That accounts for 69% of the drop
📊 2026 is on pace for about 12,700 homes, compared with 2025’s record of 17,500+
What this means for you
🔑 Buyers: more new infill rowhomes and townhomes are coming to mature neighbourhoods, so you’ll have more choice close to the core and LRT.
🏡 Sellers: if you’re selling an older home on a large lot in a mature area, its redevelopment potential is a selling point today.
⚠️ Watch for 2027: the province has ordered Edmonton to bring back minimum on-site parking for new homes, and the bylaw changes are due within three months. Builders will need more lot space for parking, so fewer infill projects may pencil out next year. If you’re thinking of selling a development lot or building, timing matters.
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