Metro building permits · May 2026
Chattanooga TN-GA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Chattanooga TN-GA metropolitan area — 279 units in May 2026, 3,151 over the last 12 months — latest month +7.3% vs. a year earlier. #94 nationally.
279
Units (latest month)
246
Single-family units
21
Multifamily (5+) units
$72,814,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,151 units permitted · latest month +7.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 246 | 88.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 2.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 21 | 7.5% |
| All units | 279 | 100% |
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Chattanooga TN-GA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Chattanooga TN-GA metro area?+
279 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 3,151 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Chattanooga TN-GA rank nationally?+
Chattanooga TN-GA ranks #94 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
11.8% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.