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

34 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 23, and 26 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?

In the past 12 months, 27 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 19 of them with four or more. We count the 35 of 37 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Heraklion compare with other municipalities in Attica?

It ranks 44th of 66 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 1.0% 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 Heraklion?

1 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 0 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 Heraklion 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 Heraklion was issued on 11 November 2026.

New builds in Heraklion

37 new-build permits in Heraklion in the past 12 months, 4 in the last 30 days alone. With floor area, floors and uses straight from the permit.

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Updated: 11 November 2026 (latest permit)

Live finding · 13 November 2026

Building permits of all types in Heraklion are down 24% on the same period last year.

26 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 34 in the same weeks a year earlier.

The numbers in Heraklion

New-build permits, 30 days: 4
New-build permits, 12 months: 37
New builds with 3+ floors: 27
New permits with a pool: 1
New floor area (m²): 11,548
Building permits, 7 days: 2
Building permits, 30 days: 24
Building permits, 12 months: 383

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 builds37
Small-scale works302
Revisions37
Pre-approvals7

What is being built in Heraklion

Over the past 12 months, 37 new-build permits were issued in Heraklion, out of 383 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 37% more than in the previous 12 months (27). Together they add 11,548 m² of new floor area (counting the 32 permits that state it).

Mid-rise is the norm here: 77% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 361 m² of new floor area and 3.8 floors, against 437 m² in Attica.

Heraklion accounts for 1.0% of new builds in Attica and ranks 44th of 66 municipalities.

Where Heraklion stands

#		12 months	30 days
1	Athens	272	26
2	Pallini	163	9
3	Spata-Artemida	143	14
40	Rafina-Pikermio	39	2
44	Heraklion	37	4
45	Dafni-Ymitto	35	3

The latest permits in Heraklion

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
11 November 2026	Pre-approval	Heraklion	4	484	Residential
3 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	6	378	Storage, Residential
29 October 2026	New build	Heraklion	5	285	—
22 October 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	132	Residential
22 October 2026	New build	Heraklion	6	597	Residential
29 September 2026	New build	Heraklion	5	389	Residential
25 September 2026	New build	Heraklion	6	384	Health and social care
15 September 2026	New build	Heraklion	3	649	Retail and commerce

address & engineer — in Bouldoza

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

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Windows and doors

37 new builds and 11,548 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

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Swimming pools

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

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Building materials

11,548 m² of new floor area in 37 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

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Electricians and solar

37 new builds and 302 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Heraklion in 2026?: 34 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 23, and 26 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?: In the past 12 months, 27 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 19 of them with four or more. We count the 35 of 37 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Heraklion compare with other municipalities in Attica?: It ranks 44th of 66 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 1.0% 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 Heraklion?: 1 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 0 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 Heraklion 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 Heraklion was issued on 11 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.