City building permits · May 2026
Columbus Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Columbus, Georgia — 25 units in May 2026, 266 over the last 12 months — latest month +13.6% vs. a year earlier.
25
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,770,211
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 266 units permitted · latest month +13.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 80.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 20.0% |
| All units | 25 | 100% |
Columbus building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Columbus, Georgia?+
25 new residential units were authorized in Columbus in May 2026, and 266 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Columbus permitting?+
In May 2026, 20 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 20.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Columbus'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.