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.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)750.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)750.0%
All units14100%

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.