Remodel & addition permits in DeKalb County, GA: May 2026
97 remodel & addition permits were filed in DeKalb County, GA in May 2026, 24% fewer than in April (127). DeKalb County, GA ranked 60th of the 90 places FirstDig covers for remodel & addition permits that month.
What the month shows
- The most common kind of work was home remodels: 69 permits, 71% of the month.
- 96 permits listed a job value; 46% of those were over $50,000.
- The busiest day was Friday, May 15, with 11; Fridays were the busiest weekday overall.
Median job value listed: $41,524.
The last months
| Month | Permits |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
Kinds of work
- Home remodels: 69
- Commercial remodels & build-outs: 9
Job values listed
- Under $10,000: 12
- $10,000 to $50,000: 40
- $50,000 to $250,000: 26
- Over $250,000: 18
Remodel & addition permits in May 2026 in other places
- Los Angeles, CA: 4,007
- Philadelphia, PA: 2,809
- Portland, OR: 2,627
- Miami-Dade County, FL: 2,280
- New York, NY: 2,034
- San Francisco, CA: 1,549
- Columbus, OH: 1,384
- Miami, FL: 1,109
- Austin, TX: 989
- San Diego, CA: 931
- Boston, MA: 854
- Pittsburgh, PA: 713
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Source: Data: DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability. Permits filed 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-31, counted by filing date.