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

745 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 674, and 788 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?

In the past 12 months, 126 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 32 of them with four or more. We count the 761 of 859 permits that state the number of floors.

Which municipalities in Heraklion have the most new builds?

Over the past 12 months: 1. Heraklion (298), 2. Hersonissos (157), 3. Phaistos (149), 4. Malevizi (128), 5. Minoa Pediada (47).

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

315 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 27 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 12 November 2026.

New builds and small works in Heraklion for electricians

Every new build needs a full electrical installation, and many small-scale works (refurbishments, solar) need an electrician too.

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Updated: 12 November 2026 (latest permit)

Live finding · 13 November 2026

4,097 new builds and small-scale works, past 12 months in Heraklion.

859 new-build permits and 3,238 small-scale works permits were issued in Heraklion in the past 12 months. The engineer named on each permit is usually the one who recommends trades to the owner.

Also

New-build permits in Heraklion are down 18% on the same period last year.
69 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 84 in the same weeks a year earlier.
This month's largest new build in Heraklion: 3,033 m² of new floor area, 7 floors in Heraklion.
Permit issued on 31 October 2026.

The numbers in Heraklion

New-build permits, 30 days: 68
New-build permits, 12 months: 859
New builds with 3+ floors: 126
New permits with a pool: 315
New floor area (m²): 167,712
Building permits, 7 days: 64
Building permits, 30 days: 378
Building permits, 12 months: 5,534

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 builds859
Small-scale works3,238
Revisions937
Pre-approvals500

What is being built in Heraklion

859 new-build permits and 3,238 small-scale works permits were issued in Heraklion in the past 12 months. The engineer named on each permit is usually the one who recommends trades to the owner.

Over the past 12 months, 859 new-build permits were issued in Heraklion, out of 5,534 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). The pace is close to the previous 12 months (820). Together they add 167,712 m² of new floor area (counting the 717 permits that state it).

17% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 234 m² of new floor area and 1.9 floors, against 322 m² in Greece as a whole. 23 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 226 include a swimming pool (26%).

Heraklion accounts for 4% of all new builds in Greece and ranks 4th of 51 prefectures. The municipalities with the most new builds were Heraklion (298), Hersonissos (157) and Phaistos (149).

Municipalities with the most new builds

#		12 months	30 days
1	Heraklion	298	26
2	Hersonissos	157	15
3	Phaistos	149	9
4	Malevizi	128	10
5	Minoa Pediada	47	5
6	Gortyna	32	1
7	Archanon-Asterousion	31	2
8	Vianno	17	0

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
12 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	1	89	Residential
12 November 2026	New build	Archanon-Asterousion	1	225	Pool
12 November 2026	New build	Malevizi	3	241	Residential
12 November 2026	Pre-approval	Archanon-Asterousion	2	235	—
12 November 2026	New build	Gortyna	1	95	—
11 November 2026	Pre-approval	Archanon-Asterousion	1	141	—
11 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	243	Residential, Storage
11 November 2026	New build	Phaistos	2	216	Pool

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

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Windows and doors

859 new builds and 167,712 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

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Swimming pools

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

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Building materials

167,712 m² of new floor area in 859 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Heraklion in 2026?: 745 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 674, and 788 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?: In the past 12 months, 126 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 32 of them with four or more. We count the 761 of 859 permits that state the number of floors.
Which municipalities in Heraklion have the most new builds?: Over the past 12 months: 1. Heraklion (298), 2. Hersonissos (157), 3. Phaistos (149), 4. Malevizi (128), 5. Minoa Pediada (47).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Heraklion?: 315 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 27 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 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.