Building permits · May 2026
Chatham County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Chatham County, Georgia — 211 units authorized in May 2026, 3,450 over the last 12 months — latest month -12.4% vs. a year earlier.
211
Units (latest month)
65
Single-family units
144
Multifamily (5+) units
$37,046,831
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,450 units permitted · latest month -12.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 65 | 30.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 144 | 68.2% |
| All units | 211 | 100% |
Chatham County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Chatham County?+
211 new residential units were authorized in Chatham County, Georgia in May 2026, and 3,450 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Chatham County permits are multifamily?+
69.2% of Chatham County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.