City building permits · Jul 2026
Alcoa Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Alcoa, Tennessee — 276 units in Jul 2026, 315 over the last 12 months — latest month +3842.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 1.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 273 | 98.9% |
| All units | 276 | 100% |
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Alcoa building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Alcoa, Tennessee?+
276 new residential units were authorized in Alcoa in Jul 2026, and 315 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Alcoa permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 273 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 98.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Alcoa's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.