City building permits · May 2026
Murfreesboro Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Murfreesboro, Tennessee — 115 units in May 2026, 1,285 over the last 12 months — latest month +7.5% vs. a year earlier.
115
Units (latest month)
97
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$30,565,383
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,285 units permitted · latest month +7.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 97 | 84.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 15.7% |
| All units | 115 | 100% |
Murfreesboro building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?+
115 new residential units were authorized in Murfreesboro in May 2026, and 1,285 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Murfreesboro permitting?+
In May 2026, 97 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 15.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Murfreesboro'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.