- In 2025, Cochise County issued 463 residential building permits, up from 441 in 2024, signaling renewed activity after a recent dip.
- Single-family homes remain the dominant product, with 433 permits (93.5% of total), but multifamily construction is showing early signs of growth: 16 permits for 3–4 unit buildings and 14 for 5+ unit buildings (2 structures).
- No permits were issued for 2-unit structures in 2025, continuing a long-term trend of limited duplex development.
- Total permit valuation reached $68 million, with the average single-family permit value rising to $154,575—a 9% increase over 2024, and a return to 2022 levels after a dip in 2023–2024.
- The market is stabilizing after a peak in 2022 (529 permits, $80.2M valuation) and subsequent declines, with 2025 data indicating both resilience and potential for new investment.
- Sierra Vista leads municipal activity, but a significant share of permits are in unincorporated areas, offering opportunities for both infill and greenfield development.
- For investors and developers, the 2025 data suggests:
- Strong ongoing demand for single-family homes.
- Emerging opportunities in small and mid-sized multifamily projects, as the market begins to diversify.
- Rising valuations may support higher-end or value-added projects.
- Market stability and modest growth in permits and values point to a favorable environment for new residential investment.
See spreadsheets below for current and historical Cochise County (including city & town) building permits data (number of permits by single- and multi-family units and total/average permit value)