Building permits · May 2026
Decatur County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Decatur County, Georgia — 14 units authorized in May 2026, 140 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.7% vs. a year earlier.
14
Units (latest month)
7
Single-family units
7
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,023,243
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 140 units permitted · latest month +16.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 7 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 50.0% |
| All units | 14 | 100% |
Decatur County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Decatur County?+
14 new residential units were authorized in Decatur County, Georgia in May 2026, and 140 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Decatur County permits are multifamily?+
50.0% of Decatur 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.