Building permits · May 2026
Somerset County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Somerset County, Maine — 10 units authorized in May 2026, 88 over the last 12 months — latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
10
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,211,916
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 88 units permitted · latest month +25% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 80.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 20.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
Somerset County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Somerset County?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Somerset County, Maine in May 2026, and 88 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Somerset County permits are multifamily?+
20.0% of Somerset 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.