Building permits · Jul 2026
Davidson County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Davidson County, Tennessee — 531 units authorized in Jul 2026, 5,081 over the last 12 months — latest month -11.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 149 | 28.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 0.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 379 | 71.4% |
| All units | 531 | 100% |
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Davidson County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Davidson County?+
531 new residential units were authorized in Davidson County, Tennessee in Jul 2026, and 5,081 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Davidson County permits are multifamily?+
71.9% of Davidson County's Jul 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.