Building permits · May 2026
Effingham County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Effingham County, Georgia — 48 units authorized in May 2026, 580 over the last 12 months — latest month -44.2% vs. a year earlier.
48
Units (latest month)
28
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$10,825,457
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 580 units permitted · latest month -44.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 28 | 58.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 4.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 37.5% |
| All units | 48 | 100% |
Effingham County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Effingham County?+
48 new residential units were authorized in Effingham County, Georgia in May 2026, and 580 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Effingham County permits are multifamily?+
41.7% of Effingham 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.