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

212 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 181, and 209 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Rethymno?

In the past 12 months, 23 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 5 of them with four or more. We count the 219 of 240 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Rethymno compare with other municipalities in Rethymno?

It ranks 1st of 5 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 56% of the total. The top three are Rethymno (240), Agio Vasileio (96), Mylopotamo (88).

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

130 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 13 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 Rethymno 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 Rethymno was issued on 12 November 2026.

New builds in Rethymno

240 new-build permits in Rethymno in the past 12 months, 20 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 Rethymno are down 17% on the same period last year.

19 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 23 in the same weeks a year earlier.

Also

Rethymno ranks 1st out of 5 municipalities in Rethymno for new-build permits over the past 12 months.
240 permits, 56% of the total in Rethymno.
43% of new-build permits in Rethymno include a swimming pool.
104 of 240 in the past 12 months.

The numbers in Rethymno

New-build permits, 30 days: 20
New-build permits, 12 months: 240
New builds with 3+ floors: 23
New permits with a pool: 130
New floor area (m²): 56,159
Building permits, 7 days: 19
Building permits, 30 days: 94
Building permits, 12 months: 1,159

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 builds240
Small-scale works553
Revisions302
Pre-approvals64

What is being built in Rethymno

Over the past 12 months, 240 new-build permits were issued in Rethymno, out of 1,159 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 16% more than in the previous 12 months (207). Together they add 56,159 m² of new floor area (counting the 217 permits that state it).

Low-rise dominates: only 11% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 259 m² of new floor area and 1.9 floors, against 267 m² in Rethymno. 9 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 104 include a swimming pool (43%).

Rethymno accounts for 56% of new builds in Rethymno and ranks 1st of 5 municipalities.

Where Rethymno stands

#		12 months	30 days
1	Rethymno	240	20
2	Agio Vasileio	96	4
3	Mylopotamo	88	4

The latest permits in Rethymno

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	Rethymno	2	399	—
11 November 2026	Pre-approval	Rethymno	2	198	Residential
11 November 2026	New build	Rethymno	—	—	Pool
11 November 2026	New build	Rethymno	2	72	—
10 November 2026	Pre-approval	Rethymno	2	727	Retail and commerce
10 November 2026	New build	Rethymno	2	195	Pool
9 November 2026	New build	Rethymno	—	146	Residential
8 November 2026	New build	Rethymno	2	183	Residential + pool

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

All of Rethymno

Windows and doors

240 new builds and 56,159 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

All of Rethymno

Swimming pools

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

All of Rethymno

Building materials

56,159 m² of new floor area in 240 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

All of Rethymno

Electricians and solar

240 new builds and 553 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

All of Rethymno

Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Rethymno in 2026?: 212 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 181, and 209 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Rethymno?: In the past 12 months, 23 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 5 of them with four or more. We count the 219 of 240 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Rethymno compare with other municipalities in Rethymno?: It ranks 1st of 5 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 56% of the total. The top three are Rethymno (240), Agio Vasileio (96), Mylopotamo (88).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Rethymno?: 130 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 13 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 Rethymno 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 Rethymno 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.