Building permits · Jun 2026
Tennessee Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Tennessee from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 3,430 units authorized in Jun 2026, 41,756 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2,789 | 81.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 30 | 0.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 33 | 1.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 578 | 16.9% |
| All units | 3,430 | 100% |
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Tennessee building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Tennessee?+
3,430 new residential housing units were authorized in Tennessee in Jun 2026, and 41,756 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Tennessee?+
In Jun 2026, Tennessee permitted units were down 13.4% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 41,756 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
18.7% of Tennessee's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 81.3% were single-family.