Building permits · Jun 2026
Massachusetts Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Massachusetts from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,413 units authorized in Jun 2026, 13,122 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 621 | 25.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 52 | 2.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 23 | 1.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,717 | 71.2% |
| All units | 2,413 | 100% |
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Massachusetts building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Massachusetts?+
2,413 new residential housing units were authorized in Massachusetts in Jun 2026, and 13,122 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Massachusetts?+
In Jun 2026, Massachusetts permitted units were up 242.8% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 13,122 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
74.3% of Massachusetts's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 25.7% were single-family.