City building permits · Jul 2026
Gloucester Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Gloucester, Massachusetts — 10 units in Jul 2026, 67 over the last 12 months — latest month +11.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 30.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 20.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 50.0% |
| All units | 10 | 100% |
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Gloucester building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Gloucester, Massachusetts?+
10 new residential units were authorized in Gloucester in Jul 2026, and 67 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Gloucester permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 70.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Gloucester'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.