New construction permits in Shelby County, TN: August 2026
46 new construction permits were filed in Shelby County, TN in August 2026, 2% more than in July (45). The busiest ZIP code was 38002, with 9. Shelby County, TN ranked 33rd of the 58 places FirstDig covers for new construction permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was new homes: 42 permits, 91% of the month.
- The 3 busiest ZIP codes (38002, 38114, 38018) held 39% of the permits.
- 46 permits listed a job value; 98% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Tuesday, August 4, with 6; Tuesdays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $237,438.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| August 2026 | 46 |
Busiest ZIP codes
- 38002: 9
- 38114: 5
- 38018: 4
- 38053: 3
- 38109: 3
Kinds of work
- New homes: 42
- New commercial buildings: 2
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 1
- $10,000 to $50,000: 0
- $50,000 to $250,000: 25
- Over $250,000: 20
New construction permits in August 2026 in other places
- Loudoun County, VA: 848
- Austin, TX: 797
- Fort Worth, TX: 560
- Philadelphia, PA: 520
- Midland, TX: 405
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 404
- Collin County, TX: 362
- San Antonio, TX: 351
- Hillsborough County, FL: 321
- New York, NY: 281
- Wake County, NC: 248
- Osceola County, FL: 182
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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.