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

359 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 313, and 362 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Chania?

In the past 12 months, 60 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 30 of them with four or more. We count the 388 of 408 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Chania compare with other municipalities in Chania?

It ranks 1st of 7 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 50% of the total. The top three are Chania (408), Apokoronas (200), Platania (112).

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

204 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 17 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 Chania 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 Chania was issued on 12 November 2026.

New builds in Chania

408 new-build permits in Chania in the past 12 months, 37 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

New-build permits in Chania are up 54% on the same period last year.

37 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 24 in the same weeks a year earlier.

Also

Chania ranks 1st out of 7 municipalities in Chania for new-build permits over the past 12 months.
408 permits, 50% of the total in Chania.
This month's largest new build in Chania: 1,054 m² of new floor area, 6 floors.
Permit issued on 3 November 2026.

The numbers in Chania

New-build permits, 30 days: 37
New-build permits, 12 months: 408
New builds with 3+ floors: 60
New permits with a pool: 204
New floor area (m²): 113,521
Building permits, 7 days: 37
Building permits, 30 days: 159
Building permits, 12 months: 1,859

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 builds408
Small-scale works1,020
Revisions321
Pre-approvals110

What is being built in Chania

Over the past 12 months, 408 new-build permits were issued in Chania, out of 1,859 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 15% more than in the previous 12 months (355). Together they add 113,521 m² of new floor area (counting the 370 permits that state it).

15% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 307 m² of new floor area and 2.1 floors, against 276 m² in Chania. 12 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 148 include a swimming pool (36%).

Chania accounts for 50% of new builds in Chania and ranks 1st of 7 municipalities.

Where Chania stands

#		12 months	30 days
1	Chania	408	37
2	Apokoronas	200	11
3	Platania	112	11

The latest permits in Chania

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	Pre-approval	Chania	2	57	Residential + pool
12 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	91	—
11 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	400	Residential + pool
10 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	246	Residential
10 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	182	Residential + pool
10 November 2026	Pre-approval	Chania	2	3,442	Temporary accommodation
9 November 2026	New build	Chania	1	111	Residential
9 November 2026	New build	Chania	—	57	Residential + pool

address & engineer — in Bouldoza

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

All of Chania

Windows and doors

408 new builds and 113,521 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

All of Chania

Swimming pools

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

All of Chania

Building materials

113,521 m² of new floor area in 408 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

All of Chania

Electricians and solar

408 new builds and 1,020 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

All of Chania

Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Chania in 2026?: 359 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 313, and 362 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Chania?: In the past 12 months, 60 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 30 of them with four or more. We count the 388 of 408 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Chania compare with other municipalities in Chania?: It ranks 1st of 7 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 50% of the total. The top three are Chania (408), Apokoronas (200), Platania (112).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Chania?: 204 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 17 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 Chania 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 Chania 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.