City building permits · May 2026

Haverhill Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Haverhill, Massachusetts 2 units in May 2026, 36 over the last 12 months — latest month -60% vs. a year earlier.

2
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$900,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 36 units permitted · latest month -60% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)2100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units2100%

Haverhill building permits — FAQ

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

2 new residential units were authorized in Haverhill in May 2026, and 36 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Haverhill permitting?+

In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Haverhill'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.