Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Columbus GA-AL Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Columbus GA-AL metropolitan area — 58 units in Jul 2026, 624 over the last 12 months — latest month +18.4% vs. a year earlier. #267 nationally.
58
Units (latest month)
53
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,333,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 624 units permitted · latest month +18.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 53 | 91.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 8.6% |
| All units | 58 | 100% |
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Columbus GA-AL building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Columbus GA-AL metro area?+
58 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 624 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Columbus GA-AL rank nationally?+
Columbus GA-AL ranks #267 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
8.6% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.