Building permits · May 2026
Hamilton County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hamilton County, Tennessee — 172 units authorized in May 2026, 1,968 over the last 12 months — latest month +16.2% vs. a year earlier.
172
Units (latest month)
161
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$47,076,373
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,968 units permitted · latest month +16.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 161 | 93.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 3.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 2.9% |
| All units | 172 | 100% |
Hamilton County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hamilton County?+
172 new residential units were authorized in Hamilton County, Tennessee in May 2026, and 1,968 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Hamilton County permits are multifamily?+
6.4% of Hamilton 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.