City building permits · May 2026

Gardiner Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Gardiner, Maine 7 units in May 2026, 40 over the last 12 months — latest month +250% vs. a year earlier.

7
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,384,970
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 40 units permitted · latest month +250% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)228.6%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)571.4%
All units7100%

Gardiner building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Gardiner, Maine?+

7 new residential units were authorized in Gardiner in May 2026, and 40 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Gardiner permitting?+

In May 2026, 2 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 71.4% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Gardiner'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.