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New builds in Hersonissos

157 new-build permits in Hersonissos in the past 12 months, 15 in the last 30 days alone. With floor area, floors and uses straight from the permit.

Updated: (latest permit)

Live finding · 13 November 2026

New-build permits in Hersonissos are up 25% on the same period last year.

15 permits between 13 October 2026 and 11 November 2026, against 12 in the same weeks a year earlier.

Also

  • 45% of new-build permits in Hersonissos include a swimming pool.

    70 of 157 in the past 12 months.

  • Hersonissos ranks 2nd out of 8 municipalities in Heraklion for new-build permits over the past 12 months.

    157 permits, 18% of the total in Heraklion.

The numbers in Hersonissos

New-build permits, 30 days
15
New-build permits, 12 months
157
New builds with 3+ floors
10
New permits with a pool
108
New floor area (m²)
37,561
Building permits, 7 days
13
Building permits, 30 days
81
Building permits, 12 months
925

12 months unless stated. Building permits = new builds, small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals.

Nov 2025: 9Nov2025Dec 2025: 17DecJan 2026: 13Jan2026Feb 2026: 9FebMar 2026: 9MarApr 2026: 12AprMay 2026: 9MayJun 2026: 2929JunJul 2026: 12JulAug 2026: 10AugSep 2026: 13SepOct 2026: 1818OctNov 2026: 3 (month to date)3Nov
New-build permits per month; the current month to date, lighter.

By permit type, 12 months

  • New builds157
  • Small-scale works476
  • Revisions202
  • Pre-approvals90

What is being built in Hersonissos

Over the past 12 months, 157 new-build permits were issued in Hersonissos, out of 925 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). The pace is close to the previous 12 months (166). Together they add 37,561 m² of new floor area (counting the 134 permits that state it).

Low-rise dominates: only 7% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 280 m² of new floor area and 1.8 floors, against 234 m² in Heraklion. 11 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 70 include a swimming pool (45%).

Hersonissos accounts for 18% of new builds in Heraklion and ranks 2nd of 8 municipalities.

Where Hersonissos stands

#12 months30 days
1Heraklion29826
2Hersonissos15715
3Phaistos1499

The latest permits in Hersonissos

The most recent new-build permits and pre-approvals. Address, cadastral ID and engineers are inside Bouldoza.

Latest permits.xlsx
DateTypeMunicipalityFloorsm²UseAddress & engineer
5 November 2026New buildHersonissos2196Pool
4 November 2026New buildHersonissos193Residential
2 November 2026New buildHersonissos2381Temporary accommodation + pool
31 October 2026New buildHersonissos——Pool
30 October 2026New buildHersonissos2198—
29 October 2026Pre-approvalHersonissos292Residential + pool
28 October 2026New buildHersonissos31,059—
27 October 2026Pre-approvalHersonissos2202—
address & engineer — in Bouldoza

Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

All of Heraklion

Windows and doors

157 new builds and 37,561 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

All of Heraklion

Swimming pools

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

All of Heraklion

Building materials

37,561 m² of new floor area in 157 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

All of Heraklion

Electricians and solar

157 new builds and 476 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

All of Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

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

137 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 133, and 153 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Hersonissos?

In the past 12 months, 10 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 3 of them with four or more. We count the 147 of 157 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Hersonissos compare with other municipalities in Heraklion?

It ranks 2nd of 8 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 18% of the total. The top three are Heraklion (298), Hersonissos (157), Phaistos (149).

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

108 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 16 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 Hersonissos 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 Hersonissos was issued on 12 November 2026.

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