Building permits · May 2026
Cobb County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cobb County, Georgia — 202 units authorized in May 2026, 1,543 over the last 12 months — latest month +96.1% vs. a year earlier.
202
Units (latest month)
52
Single-family units
150
Multifamily (5+) units
$36,840,990
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,543 units permitted · latest month +96.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 52 | 25.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 150 | 74.3% |
| All units | 202 | 100% |
Cobb County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cobb County?+
202 new residential units were authorized in Cobb County, Georgia in May 2026, and 1,543 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Cobb County permits are multifamily?+
74.3% of Cobb 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.