City building permits · May 2026
Richmond Hill Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Richmond Hill, Georgia — 59 units in May 2026, 668 over the last 12 months — latest month +247.1% vs. a year earlier.
59
Units (latest month)
14
Single-family units
40
Multifamily (5+) units
$13,093,126
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 668 units permitted · latest month +247.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 14 | 23.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 5.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 40 | 67.8% |
| All units | 59 | 100% |
Richmond Hill building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Richmond Hill, Georgia?+
59 new residential units were authorized in Richmond Hill in May 2026, and 668 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Richmond Hill permitting?+
In May 2026, 14 single-family and 40 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 76.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Richmond Hill'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.