Building permits · May 2026
Sumner County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Sumner County, Tennessee — 129 units authorized in May 2026, 2,038 over the last 12 months — latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
129
Units (latest month)
126
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$53,732,241
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,038 units permitted · latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 126 | 97.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 129 | 100% |
Sumner County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Sumner County?+
129 new residential units were authorized in Sumner County, Tennessee in May 2026, and 2,038 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Sumner County permits are multifamily?+
2.3% of Sumner 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.