City building permits · May 2026
Atlanta Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Atlanta, Georgia — 786 units in May 2026, 5,825 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
786
Units (latest month)
52
Single-family units
693
Multifamily (5+) units
$71,412,199
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,825 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 52 | 6.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 1.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 27 | 3.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 693 | 88.2% |
| All units | 786 | 100% |
Atlanta building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Atlanta, Georgia?+
786 new residential units were authorized in Atlanta in May 2026, and 5,825 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Atlanta permitting?+
In May 2026, 52 single-family and 693 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 93.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Atlanta's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.