City building permits · Jun 2026
Oak Ridge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oak Ridge, Tennessee — 17 units in Jun 2026, 219 over the last 12 months — latest month -10.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 12 | 70.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 29.4% |
| All units | 17 | 100% |
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Oak Ridge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?+
17 new residential units were authorized in Oak Ridge in Jun 2026, and 219 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oak Ridge permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 12 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 29.4% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oak Ridge'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.