Metro building permits · May 2026
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA metropolitan area — 2,814 units in May 2026, 32,926 over the last 12 months — latest month +0% vs. a year earlier. #6 nationally.
2,814
Units (latest month)
1,823
Single-family units
942
Multifamily (5+) units
$665,043,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 32,926 units permitted · latest month +0% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1,823 | 64.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 18 | 0.6% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 31 | 1.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 942 | 33.5% |
| All units | 2,814 | 100% |
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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA metro area?+
2,814 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 32,926 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA rank nationally?+
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell GA ranks #6 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
35.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.