Building permits · May 2026
Penobscot County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Penobscot County, Maine — 40 units authorized in May 2026, 400 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.1% vs. a year earlier.
40
Units (latest month)
32
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,796,908
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 400 units permitted · latest month +11.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 32 | 80.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 7.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 12.5% |
| All units | 40 | 100% |
Penobscot County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Penobscot County?+
40 new residential units were authorized in Penobscot County, Maine in May 2026, and 400 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Penobscot County permits are multifamily?+
20.0% of Penobscot 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.