City building permits · May 2026
Franklin Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Franklin, Tennessee — 61 units in May 2026, 560 over the last 12 months — latest month +90.6% vs. a year earlier.
61
Units (latest month)
27
Single-family units
34
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,908,459
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 560 units permitted · latest month +90.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 27 | 44.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 34 | 55.7% |
| All units | 61 | 100% |
Franklin building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Franklin, Tennessee?+
61 new residential units were authorized in Franklin in May 2026, and 560 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Franklin permitting?+
In May 2026, 27 single-family and 34 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 55.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Franklin'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.