City building permits · May 2026
Dayton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Dayton, Tennessee — 13 units in May 2026, 61 over the last 12 months — latest month +160% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
13
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,277,832
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 61 units permitted · latest month +160% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 13 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
Dayton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Dayton, Tennessee?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Dayton in May 2026, and 61 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Dayton permitting?+
In May 2026, 13 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Dayton'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.