Residential new-construction permits in Memphis, TN
39 residential new-construction permits issued by Memphis / Shelby County (DPD), the 8 weeks ending Sep 30, 2026. Sep 30, 2026 is the latest issue date the source has published.
Quick answer. In the 8 weeks ending Sep 30, 2026, 39 residential new-construction permits were issued in Memphis, TN, according to public records from Memphis / Shelby County (DPD). The busiest ZIP codes were 38114 (8 permits), 38107 (8 permits), 38111 (6 permits). The median declared value was $177,120 across 39 permits that list one. The latest permit date published is Sep 30, 2026.
Update schedule. Shelby County updates this permit dataset monthly, and it runs about three weeks behind. The latest issue date it has published is Sep 30, 2026.
What a new-construction permit means in Memphis
A residential new-construction permit is a new home or a trade permit on one. For a builder's sub it shows who is building where; for post-construction trades it's a house that will need finishing.
In Memphis, permits were issued on 23 different days in the window; the most recent were Sep 30, 2026, Sep 29, 2026, Sep 25, 2026. The busiest ZIPs were 38114 (8), 38107 (8), 38111 (6).
By residential new-construction permit count, Memphis ranks #53 of the 83 new-construction pages on this site and #3 of 4 in TN.
- Subs: pitch the most active builders.
- Post-construction trades: plan around completion dates.
- Track declared values by ZIP.
Other work on the same permits
Share of these 39 permits whose type or description also matches another trade. These are the follow-on and partner trades on Memphis jobs.
- electrical: 1 permits (3%)
- plumbing: 1 permits (3%)
- roofing: 1 permits (3%)
- HVAC: 1 permits (3%)
Permits by week
Permits per 7-day period, ending Sep 30, 2026. n/c = not collected yet (before our pipeline started pulling this source). It is not zero. Striped bars are partly collected weeks.
Top permit types
| Permit type / subtype | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NEW / RES | 39 | 100% |
Busiest ZIP codes
| ZIP | Permits | Share | 8-wk avg / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38114 | 8 | 21% | 1.00 |
| 38107 | 8 | 21% | 1.00 |
| 38111 | 6 | 15% | 0.75 |
| 38109 | 4 | 10% | 0.50 |
| 38104 | 3 | 8% | 0.38 |
8-wk avg / week is the trailing 8-week average per week we quote in coverage checks for that ZIP and trade. It counts every source in the ZIP and includes permits with unknown use, so it can be higher than this page's residential count.
Type stated in the permit
| Type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| single-family | 16 | 41% |
| duplex / townhome | 5 | 13% |
| trade permit on a new home | 2 | 5% |
Parsed from the permit's own type and work text. A permit can state more than one; many state none.
Sample rows
Anonymized: street address, permit number and any names removed. Subscribers get the full row with address, permit number and source link.
| Issued | ZIP | Permit type | Scope | Type | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 38114 | NEW / RES | new construction | single-family | $150,444 |
| 2026-09-21 | 38107 | NEW / RES | new construction | single-family | $145,000 |
| 2026-09-11 | 38111 | NEW / RES | new construction | not stated | $427,896 |
| 2026-09-02 | 38106 | NEW / RES | new construction | duplex / townhome | $109,404 |
| 2026-08-26 | 38107 | NEW / RES | new construction | single-family | $147,000 |
| 2026-08-21 | 38107 | NEW / RES | new construction | single-family; duplex / townhome | $180,000 |
Source
- Memphis / Shelby County (DPD): Permit records on services2.arcgis.com, published by Memphis / Shelby County (DPD). Source dataset. Collected window(s): Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026. Last pulled Oct 18, 2026.
Metric: Residential = the source marks the permit's use as residential (permits with commercial or unknown use are not counted). New Construction = the permit's type or work description matches the Curbside Signal new-construction rules. Counts exclude void or cancelled permits. Dates are the jurisdiction's permit issue date. Records are deduplicated on source and permit number. How we count. Part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro: every trade × city page there.
The honest limit. A permit usually means the job is already sold. We say that up front. The value is what happens around it:
- Neighbor marketing around active jobs: same-age houses on the same street.
- Cross-trade follow-on demand: new roof → solar, gutters, insulation; remodel → HVAC, electrical, landscaping, pool; new build → pest, security, landscaping.
- Competitor intelligence: which contractors pull permits where (where the jurisdiction publishes it), and who to recruit as subs.
- Early-stage projects for commercial trades and GC subs.
Follow-on: A new home leads to landscaping, fencing, security, pest control and window coverings.
Other trades in Memphis, TN
Residential permits in the same window, by trade.
Questions
How many residential new-construction permits were issued in Memphis, TN recently?
39 residential new-construction permits in the public records we pulled, the 8 weeks ending Sep 30, 2026. Source: Memphis / Shelby County (DPD).
Which Memphis ZIP codes have the most new-construction permits?
38114 (8 permits), 38107 (8 permits), 38111 (6 permits), by residential new-construction permit count the 8 weeks ending Sep 30, 2026. 12 ZIP codes had at least one permit.
What is the median declared value of a residential new-construction permit in Memphis?
$177,120, across 39 permits that list a valuation. Declared values are what the applicant stated on the permit, not the contract price.
How do I get the Memphis new-construction permit list, and what does it cost?
Request a free sample for your ZIPs first. ZIP Pack is $29/mo for one trade and up to 5 ZIPs; Metro Feed is $99/mo for a whole metro and up to 3 trades. The guarantee terms are on the pricing page.
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