City building permits · May 2026
Lowell Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lowell, Massachusetts — 16 units in May 2026, 257 over the last 12 months — latest month +60% vs. a year earlier.
16
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
13
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,148,133
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 257 units permitted · latest month +60% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 18.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 13 | 81.3% |
| All units | 16 | 100% |
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Lowell building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lowell, Massachusetts?+
16 new residential units were authorized in Lowell in May 2026, and 257 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lowell permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 13 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 81.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lowell'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.