City building permits · May 2026
Clarksville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Clarksville, Tennessee — 164 units in May 2026, 1,992 over the last 12 months — latest month -31.7% vs. a year earlier.
164
Units (latest month)
138
Single-family units
22
Multifamily (5+) units
$32,949,050
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,992 units permitted · latest month -31.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 138 | 84.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 2.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 13.4% |
| All units | 164 | 100% |
Clarksville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Clarksville, Tennessee?+
164 new residential units were authorized in Clarksville in May 2026, and 1,992 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Clarksville permitting?+
In May 2026, 138 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 15.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Clarksville'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.