City building permits · May 2026
Biddeford Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Biddeford, Maine — 21 units in May 2026, 89 over the last 12 months — latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
21
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
17
Multifamily (5+) units
$5,118,008
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 89 units permitted · latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 19.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 17 | 81.0% |
| All units | 21 | 100% |
Biddeford building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Biddeford, Maine?+
21 new residential units were authorized in Biddeford in May 2026, and 89 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Biddeford permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 17 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 81.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Biddeford's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.