City building permits · Jul 2026
Murfreesboro Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Murfreesboro, Tennessee — 90 units in Jul 2026, 1,381 over the last 12 months — latest month -17.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 69 | 76.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 8 | 8.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 6.7% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 7 | 7.8% |
| All units | 90 | 100% |
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Murfreesboro building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?+
90 new residential units were authorized in Murfreesboro in Jul 2026, and 1,381 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Murfreesboro permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 69 single-family and 7 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 23.3% 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.