City building permits · Jul 2026
Cambridge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cambridge, Massachusetts — 25 units in Jul 2026, 336 over the last 12 months — latest month +2400% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 32.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 12.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 14 | 56.0% |
| All units | 25 | 100% |
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Cambridge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cambridge, Massachusetts?+
25 new residential units were authorized in Cambridge in Jul 2026, and 336 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cambridge permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 8 single-family and 14 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 68.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Cambridge's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.