Metro building permits · May 2026
Savannah GA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Savannah GA metropolitan area — 339 units in May 2026, 4,884 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier. #61 nationally.
339
Units (latest month)
128
Single-family units
202
Multifamily (5+) units
$68,281,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,884 units permitted · latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 128 | 37.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 1.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.9% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 202 | 59.6% |
| All units | 339 | 100% |
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Savannah GA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Savannah GA metro area?+
339 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 4,884 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Savannah GA rank nationally?+
Savannah GA ranks #61 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
62.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.