City building permits · May 2026
Cumming Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cumming, Georgia — 24 units in May 2026, 464 over the last 12 months — latest month +118.2% vs. a year earlier.
24
Units (latest month)
19
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$6,778,050
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 464 units permitted · latest month +118.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 19 | 79.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 20.8% |
| All units | 24 | 100% |
Cumming building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cumming, Georgia?+
24 new residential units were authorized in Cumming in May 2026, and 464 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cumming permitting?+
In May 2026, 19 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 20.8% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cumming'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.