Building permits · May 2026
Davidson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Davidson County, Tennessee — 230 units authorized in May 2026, 5,434 over the last 12 months — latest month -11.9% vs. a year earlier.
230
Units (latest month)
170
Single-family units
60
Multifamily (5+) units
$73,184,173
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 5,434 units permitted · latest month -11.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 170 | 73.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 60 | 26.1% |
| All units | 230 | 100% |
Davidson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Davidson County?+
230 new residential units were authorized in Davidson County, Tennessee in May 2026, and 5,434 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Davidson County permits are multifamily?+
26.1% of Davidson County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.