France authorized floor area: multi-family (excl. Mayotte)
France authorized floor area: multi-family (excl. Mayotte) stood at 612,834 M² in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Housing permits and starts table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1994 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Housing permits and starts table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor area of authorized dwellings - Two-and-more dwelling buildings - France excluding Mayotte | 612,834 | 1,089,694 | 959,046 | 728,589 | 723,840 | 1,372,320 | 719,051 | 758,225 | 984,036 | 690,930 | |
| Floor area of authorized dwellings - Residences for communities - France excluding Mayotte | 242,600 | 303,800 | 269,100 | 221,700 | 130,100 | 326,300 | 131,300 | 136,000 | 253,600 | 140,900 | |
| Floor areaa of all authorized dwellings - France excluding Mayotte | 1,835,640 | 2,695,881 | 2,478,519 | 1,968,315 | 1,888,933 | 2,948,817 | 1,903,996 | 2,085,585 | 2,481,933 | 1,834,195 |
Understanding france authorized floor area: multi-family (excl. Mayotte)
The aggregate surface area in square metres sanctioned by municipal planning permissions for residential structures containing two or more distinct living units. This scope encompasses conventional apartment buildings and multi-story blocks, strictly separating them from individual houses and specialized institutional facilities. The measurement reflects the total authorized floor space approved for construction within multi-unit frameworks, excluding projects located in Mayotte.
Seasonality heavily influences monthly administrative filings, necessitating calendar and seasonal adjustments before evaluating underlying momentum. Early estimates frequently face upward revisions as regional planning offices finalize paperwork submissions. Researchers must distinguish between authorized floor space and physical construction starts, as permits can remain unutilized for extended periods before breaking ground.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes this metric from total residential permit floor area?
- This measure isolates multi-unit buildings, omitting all single-family houses and specialized community residences included in broader aggregates.
- How should analysts treat preliminary monthly estimates for multi-family permits?
- Preliminary figures should be viewed as provisional indications that often experience revisions in subsequent publication cycles.
- Does this series count individual apartments or total square metres?
- It specifically records the total floor area in square metres rather than the discrete count of individual housing units.