How many new-build permits were issued in Athens in 2026?

233 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 190, and 229 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Athens?

In the past 12 months, 219 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 190 of them with four or more. We count the 235 of 272 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Athens compare with other municipalities in Attica?

It ranks 1st of 66 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 7% of the total. The top three are Athens (272), Pallini (163), Spata-Artemida (143).

How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Athens?

22 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 2 in the last 30 days. We only count permits that explicitly mention a pool, so the real number can only be higher.

Where can I see the address and the engineer for each permit?

In Bouldoza: every permit with its address, cadastral ID (KAEK), engineers and location on the map. You can ask for the latest 10 permits in Athens for free with the form on this page.

Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?

From the e-Adeies building permit system, as published on Diavgeia, the Greek government transparency portal. This page updates itself several times a day; the latest permit in Athens was issued on 12 November 2026.

New builds in Athens

272 new-build permits in Athens in the past 12 months, 26 in the last 30 days alone. With floor area, floors and uses straight from the permit.

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Updated: 12 November 2026 (latest permit)

Live finding · 13 November 2026

Athens ranks 1st out of 66 municipalities in Attica for new-build permits over the past 12 months.

272 permits, 7% of the total in Attica.

Also

This month's largest new build in Athens: 980 m² of new floor area, 6 floors.
Permit issued on 4 November 2026, for housing.

The numbers in Athens

New-build permits, 30 days: 26
New-build permits, 12 months: 272
New builds with 3+ floors: 219
New permits with a pool: 22
New floor area (m²): 79,250
Building permits, 7 days: 128
Building permits, 30 days: 673
Building permits, 12 months: 7,338

12 months unless stated. Building permits = new builds, small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals.

New-build permits per month; the current month to date, lighter.

By permit type, 12 months

New builds272
Small-scale works6,162
Revisions739
Pre-approvals165

What is being built in Athens

Over the past 12 months, 272 new-build permits were issued in Athens, out of 7,338 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 23% more than in the previous 12 months (222). Together they add 79,250 m² of new floor area (counting the 147 permits that state it).

Mid-rise is the norm here: 93% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 539 m² of new floor area and 5.5 floors, against 437 m² in Attica. 13 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 11 include a swimming pool (4%).

Athens accounts for 7% of new builds in Attica and ranks 1st of 66 municipalities.

Where Athens stands

#		12 months	30 days
1	Athens	272	26
2	Pallini	163	9
3	Spata-Artemida	143	14

The latest permits in Athens

The most recent new-build permits and pre-approvals. Address, cadastral ID and engineers are inside Bouldoza.

Latest permits.xlsx

Date	Type	Municipality	Floors	m²	Use
12 November 2026	New build	Athens	8	3,401	—
9 November 2026	New build	Athens	1	208	Residential
9 November 2026	Pre-approval	Athens	—	12	—
9 November 2026	Pre-approval	Athens	5	3,005	—
6 November 2026	Pre-approval	Athens	5	288	—
6 November 2026	New build	Athens	6	321	—
6 November 2026	Pre-approval	Athens	6	7,500	Public assembly, Offices, Storage, Health and social care, Parking and fuel stations
6 November 2026	Pre-approval	Athens	7	432	Storage, Residential

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

219 new buildings with three or more floors in the past year: the likeliest customers for a lift.

All of Attica

Windows and doors

272 new builds and 79,250 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

All of Attica

Swimming pools

22 new permits with a swimming pool in the past year, with the engineer who designed it.

All of Attica

Building materials

79,250 m² of new floor area in 272 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

All of Attica

Electricians and solar

272 new builds and 6,162 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

All of Attica

Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Athens in 2026?: 233 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 190, and 229 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Athens?: In the past 12 months, 219 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 190 of them with four or more. We count the 235 of 272 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Athens compare with other municipalities in Attica?: It ranks 1st of 66 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 7% of the total. The top three are Athens (272), Pallini (163), Spata-Artemida (143).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Athens?: 22 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 2 in the last 30 days. We only count permits that explicitly mention a pool, so the real number can only be higher.
Where can I see the address and the engineer for each permit?: In Bouldoza: every permit with its address, cadastral ID (KAEK), engineers and location on the map. You can ask for the latest 10 permits in Athens for free with the form on this page.
Where does the data come from and how often is it updated?: From the e-Adeies building permit system, as published on Diavgeia, the Greek government transparency portal. This page updates itself several times a day; the latest permit in Athens was issued on 12 November 2026.

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Source: e-Adeies permits published on Diavgeia, the Greek government transparency portal. Issue dates, Greek time. Floors and m² where the permit states them; pools only where explicitly mentioned.