Building permits · May 2026
Fulton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fulton County, Georgia — 1,007 units authorized in May 2026, 9,402 over the last 12 months — latest month +3.7% vs. a year earlier.
1,007
Units (latest month)
221
Single-family units
745
Multifamily (5+) units
$141,302,361
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 9,402 units permitted · latest month +3.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 221 | 21.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 1.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 27 | 2.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 745 | 74.0% |
| All units | 1,007 | 100% |
Fulton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fulton County?+
1,007 new residential units were authorized in Fulton County, Georgia in May 2026, and 9,402 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Fulton County permits are multifamily?+
78.1% of Fulton 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.