Demolition permits in Shelby County, TN: August 2026
11 demolition permits were filed in Shelby County, TN in August 2026, 8% fewer than in July (12). The busiest ZIP code was 38138, with 3. Shelby County, TN ranked 61st of the 63 places FirstDig covers for demolition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (38138, 38053, 38122) held 64% of the permits.
- 11 permits listed a job value; 91% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Thursday, August 6, with 2; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $77,027.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| August 2026 | 11 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 38138: 3
- 38053: 2
- 38122: 2
- 38002: 1
- 38115: 1
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 0
- $10,000 to $50,000: 1
- $50,000 to $250,000: 7
- Over $250,000: 3
Demolition permits in August 2026 in other places
- New York, NY: 396
- Nashville, TN: 355
- San Diego, CA: 229
- Philadelphia, PA: 210
- Los Angeles, CA: 209
- Austin, TX: 200
- Baltimore, MD: 172
- Portland, OR: 170
- Boston, MA: 135
- Chicago, IL: 132
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 130
- Miami, FL: 125
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Source: Data: Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, Memphis Data Hub. Permits filed 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-31, counted by filing date.