Building permits · Jul 2026
Massachusetts Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Massachusetts from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 1,454 units authorized in Jul 2026, 13,482 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 552 | 38.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 28 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 15 | 1.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 859 | 59.1% |
| All units | 1,454 | 100% |
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Massachusetts building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Massachusetts?+
1,454 new residential housing units were authorized in Massachusetts in Jul 2026, and 13,482 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in Massachusetts?+
In Jul 2026, Massachusetts permitted units were up 32.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 13,482 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
62.0% of Massachusetts's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 38.0% were single-family.