Building permits · May 2026
Knox County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Knox County, Maine — 16 units authorized in May 2026, 184 over the last 12 months — latest month -23.8% vs. a year earlier.
16
Units (latest month)
11
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,790,592
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 184 units permitted · latest month -23.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 11 | 68.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 31.3% |
| All units | 16 | 100% |
Knox County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Knox County?+
16 new residential units were authorized in Knox County, Maine in May 2026, and 184 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Knox County permits are multifamily?+
31.2% of Knox 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.