City building permits · Jun 2026
Portland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Portland, Maine — 7 units in Jun 2026, 430 over the last 12 months — latest month +75% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 42.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 57.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 7 | 100% |
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Portland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Portland, Maine?+
7 new residential units were authorized in Portland in Jun 2026, and 430 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Portland permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 3 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 57.1% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Portland'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.