City building permits · May 2026
Franklin Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Franklin, Kentucky — 20 units in May 2026, 111 over the last 12 months.
20
Units (latest month)
10
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,793,460
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 111 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 10 | 50.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 10.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 40.0% |
| All units | 20 | 100% |
Franklin building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Franklin, Kentucky?+
20 new residential units were authorized in Franklin in May 2026, and 111 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Franklin permitting?+
In May 2026, 10 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 50.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Franklin's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.