City building permits · May 2026
Rockland Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rockland, Maine — 6 units in May 2026, 76 over the last 12 months — latest month -14.3% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,037,497
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 76 units permitted · latest month -14.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 83.3% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
Rockland building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rockland, Maine?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Rockland in May 2026, and 76 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rockland permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rockland'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.