Homebuilding is crucial for housing supply and price stability. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged, causing high home prices. In Atlanta, building permits fluctuated monthly in 2025, ranging from 1,795 to 3,404 permits, with permits per 10,000 population between 3.0 and 5.6. In January 2026, 2,207 permits were issued, equating to 3.6 permits per 10,000 population.