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

717 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 621, and 728 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Chania?

In the past 12 months, 74 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 34 of them with four or more. We count the 789 of 824 permits that state the number of floors.

Which municipalities in Chania have the most new builds?

Over the past 12 months: 1. Chania (408), 2. Apokoronas (200), 3. Platania (112), 4. Kissamo (82), 5. Kantano-Selino (18).

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

526 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 38 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

824 new-build permits in Chania in the past 12 months, 65 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 20% on the same period last year.

65 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 54 in the same weeks a year earlier.

Also

This month's largest new build in Chania: 1,799 m² of new floor area, 2 floors in Apokoronas.
Permit issued on 3 November 2026, for education.
47% of new-build permits in Chania include a swimming pool.
385 of 824 in the past 12 months.

The numbers in Chania

New-build permits, 30 days: 65
New-build permits, 12 months: 824
New builds with 3+ floors: 74
New permits with a pool: 526
New floor area (m²): 209,522
Building permits, 7 days: 52
Building permits, 30 days: 248
Building permits, 12 months: 3,125

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 builds824
Small-scale works1,478
Revisions599
Pre-approvals224

What is being built in Chania

Over the past 12 months, 824 new-build permits were issued in Chania, out of 3,125 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 17% more than in the previous 12 months (704). Together they add 209,522 m² of new floor area (counting the 759 permits that state it).

Low-rise dominates: only 9% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 276 m² of new floor area and 1.9 floors, against 322 m² in Greece as a whole. 29 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 385 include a swimming pool (47%).

Chania accounts for 4% of all new builds in Greece and ranks 5th of 51 prefectures. The municipalities with the most new builds were Chania (408), Apokoronas (200) and Platania (112).

Municipalities with the most new builds

#		12 months	30 days
1	Chania	408	37
2	Apokoronas	200	11
3	Platania	112	11
4	Kissamo	82	5
5	Kantano-Selino	18	0
6	Gavdo	2	0
6	Sfakion	2	1

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	New build	Apokoronas	1	148	Residential
12 November 2026	Pre-approval	Chania	2	57	Residential + pool
12 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	91	—
12 November 2026	New build	Platania	1	186	Residential + pool
11 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	400	Residential + pool
11 November 2026	New build	Platania	2	92	Pool
11 November 2026	New build	Apokoronas	2	36	—
10 November 2026	New build	Chania	2	246	Residential

address & engineer — in Bouldoza

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

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Windows and doors

824 new builds and 209,522 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

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Swimming pools

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

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Building materials

209,522 m² of new floor area in 824 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

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Electricians and solar

824 new builds and 1,478 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Chania in 2026?: 717 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 621, and 728 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Chania?: In the past 12 months, 74 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 34 of them with four or more. We count the 789 of 824 permits that state the number of floors.
Which municipalities in Chania have the most new builds?: Over the past 12 months: 1. Chania (408), 2. Apokoronas (200), 3. Platania (112), 4. Kissamo (82), 5. Kantano-Selino (18).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Chania?: 526 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 38 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.