City building permits · Jun 2026
Westbrook Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Westbrook, Maine — 26 units in Jun 2026, 148 over the last 12 months — latest month +225% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 15.4% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 7.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 76.9% |
| All units | 26 | 100% |
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Westbrook building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Westbrook, Maine?+
26 new residential units were authorized in Westbrook in Jun 2026, and 148 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Westbrook permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 4 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 84.6% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Westbrook'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.