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.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 2 | 100% |
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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.