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

265 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 221, and 254 in the whole of 2025.

How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?

In the past 12 months, 93 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 25 of them with four or more. We count the 262 of 298 permits that state the number of floors.

How does Heraklion compare with other municipalities in Heraklion?

It ranks 1st of 8 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 35% of the total. The top three are Heraklion (298), Hersonissos (157), Phaistos (149).

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

44 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 4 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 in Heraklion

298 new-build permits in Heraklion in the past 12 months, 26 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

Heraklion ranks 1st out of 8 municipalities in Heraklion for new-build permits over the past 12 months.

298 permits, 35% of the total in Heraklion.

Also

This month's largest new build in Heraklion: 3,033 m² of new floor area, 7 floors.
Permit issued on 31 October 2026.

The numbers in Heraklion

New-build permits, 30 days: 26
New-build permits, 12 months: 298
New builds with 3+ floors: 93
New permits with a pool: 44
New floor area (m²): 69,723
Building permits, 7 days: 29
Building permits, 30 days: 173
Building permits, 12 months: 2,370

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 builds298
Small-scale works1,645
Revisions322
Pre-approvals105

What is being built in Heraklion

Over the past 12 months, 298 new-build permits were issued in Heraklion, out of 2,370 building permits of all types (including small-scale works, revisions and pre-approvals). That is 12% more than in the previous 12 months (265). Together they add 69,723 m² of new floor area (counting the 239 permits that state it).

35% of the new buildings have three or more floors. The average new build has 292 m² of new floor area and 2.3 floors, against 234 m² in Heraklion. 7 of the new-build permits are for holiday accommodation (hotels, rooms to let). 33 include a swimming pool (11%).

Heraklion accounts for 35% of new builds in Heraklion and ranks 1st of 8 municipalities.

Where Heraklion stands

#		12 months	30 days
1	Heraklion	298	26
2	Hersonissos	157	15
3	Phaistos	149	9

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
11 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	243	Residential, Storage
9 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	3	215	Residential
8 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	1,285	Retail and commerce
6 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	111	Pool
5 November 2026	Pre-approval	Heraklion	—	386	—
5 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	1	115	Residential
5 November 2026	New build	Heraklion	2	100	Residential

address & engineer — in Bouldoza

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Who it's for

Lifts and elevators

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

All of Heraklion

Windows and doors

298 new builds and 69,723 m² of new floor area. Every one of them will need windows and doors.

All of Heraklion

Swimming pools

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

All of Heraklion

Building materials

69,723 m² of new floor area in 298 permits: where cement, bricks and steel will be needed.

All of Heraklion

Electricians and solar

298 new builds and 1,645 small-scale works, from refurbishments to solar panels.

All of Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

How many new-build permits were issued in Heraklion in 2026?: 265 from 1 January to 13 November 2026. In the same period of 2025 there were 221, and 254 in the whole of 2025.
How many new apartment buildings are going up in Heraklion?: In the past 12 months, 93 new-build permits were for buildings with three or more floors, 25 of them with four or more. We count the 262 of 298 permits that state the number of floors.
How does Heraklion compare with other municipalities in Heraklion?: It ranks 1st of 8 for new-build permits over the past 12 months, with 35% of the total. The top three are Heraklion (298), Hersonissos (157), Phaistos (149).
How many new permits with a swimming pool were issued in Heraklion?: 44 in the past 12 months (new builds and small-scale works), 4 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.