City building permits · May 2026
Waterville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Waterville, Maine — 8 units in May 2026, 44 over the last 12 months — latest month +700% vs. a year earlier.
8
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,488,042
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 44 units permitted · latest month +700% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 37.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 62.5% |
| All units | 8 | 100% |
Waterville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Waterville, Maine?+
8 new residential units were authorized in Waterville in May 2026, and 44 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Waterville permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 62.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Waterville'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.