City building permits · May 2026
Lynn Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Lynn, Massachusetts — 13 units in May 2026, 215 over the last 12 months — latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
12
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,155,480
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 215 units permitted · latest month -45.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 7.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 12 | 92.3% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
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Lynn building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Lynn, Massachusetts?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Lynn in May 2026, and 215 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Lynn permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 12 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 92.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Lynn'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.