Metro building permits · May 2026
Athens-Clarke County GA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Athens-Clarke County GA metropolitan area — 136 units in May 2026, 961 over the last 12 months — latest month +126.7% vs. a year earlier. #210 nationally.
136
Units (latest month)
74
Single-family units
62
Multifamily (5+) units
$38,364,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 961 units permitted · latest month +126.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 74 | 54.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 62 | 45.6% |
| All units | 136 | 100% |
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Athens-Clarke County GA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Athens-Clarke County GA metro area?+
136 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 961 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Athens-Clarke County GA rank nationally?+
Athens-Clarke County GA ranks #210 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
45.6% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.