City building permits · May 2026
Malden Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Malden, Massachusetts — 5 units in May 2026, 74 over the last 12 months — latest month -44.4% vs. a year earlier.
5
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$190,217
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 74 units permitted · latest month -44.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 100.0% |
| All units | 5 | 100% |
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Malden building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Malden, Massachusetts?+
5 new residential units were authorized in Malden in May 2026, and 74 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Malden permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Malden'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.