New construction permits in Shelby County, TN: July 2026
45 new construction permits were filed in Shelby County, TN in July 2026, 25% fewer than in June (60). The busiest ZIP code was 38002, with 12. Shelby County, TN ranked 33rd of the 60 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 38 permits, 84% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (38002, 38106, 38114) held 42% of the permits.
- 45 permits listed a job value; 98% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Monday, July 27, with 7; Mondays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $243,540.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 38002: 12
- 38106: 4
- 38114: 3
- 38109: 2
- 38126: 2
Kinds of work
- New homes: 38
- New commercial buildings: 2
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 0
- $50,000 to $250,000: 22
- Over $250,000: 22
New construction permits in July 2026 in other places
- Austin, TX: 953
- Loudoun County, VA: 931
- Fort Worth, TX: 629
- Philadelphia, PA: 540
- Midland, TX: 375
- San Antonio, TX: 353
- New York, NY: 353
- Collin County, TX: 338
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 328
- Wake County, NC: 324
- Hillsborough County, FL: 229
- Denver, CO: 220
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Source: Data: Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, Memphis Data Hub. Permits filed 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-31, counted by filing date.