City building permits · Jun 2026
Cambridge Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Cambridge, Massachusetts — 107 units in Jun 2026, 312 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 5.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 8 | 7.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 93 | 86.9% |
| All units | 107 | 100% |
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Cambridge building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Cambridge, Massachusetts?+
107 new residential units were authorized in Cambridge in Jun 2026, and 312 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Cambridge permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 6 single-family and 93 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.4% 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.