Building permits · May 2026

Rhea County Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Rhea County, Tennessee 18 units authorized in May 2026, 171 over the last 12 months — latest month +125% vs. a year earlier.

18
Units (latest month)
18
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,929,432
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 171 units permitted · latest month +125% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)18100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units18100%

Rhea County building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Rhea County?+

18 new residential units were authorized in Rhea County, Tennessee in May 2026, and 171 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).

What share of Rhea County permits are multifamily?+

0.0% of Rhea 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.