Building permits · May 2026
Hancock County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Hancock County, Maine — 21 units authorized in May 2026, 291 over the last 12 months — latest month -22.2% vs. a year earlier.
21
Units (latest month)
21
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,891,046
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 291 units permitted · latest month -22.2% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 21 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 21 | 100% |
Hancock County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Hancock County?+
21 new residential units were authorized in Hancock County, Maine in May 2026, and 291 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Hancock County permits are multifamily?+
0.0% of Hancock County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.