City building permits · May 2026

Everett Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Everett, Massachusetts 18 units in May 2026, 187 over the last 12 months — latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.

18
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
18
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,344,812
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 187 units permitted · latest month -5.3% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)00.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)18100.0%
All units18100%

Everett building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Everett, Massachusetts?+

18 new residential units were authorized in Everett in May 2026, and 187 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Everett permitting?+

In May 2026, 0 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Everett'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.