City building permits · Jun 2026
Knoxville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Knoxville, Tennessee — 93 units in Jun 2026, 1,788 over the last 12 months — latest month -45.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 37 | 39.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 56 | 60.2% |
| All units | 93 | 100% |
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Knoxville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Knoxville, Tennessee?+
93 new residential units were authorized in Knoxville in Jun 2026, and 1,788 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Knoxville permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 37 single-family and 56 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 60.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Knoxville'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.