City building permits · Jul 2026
Somerville Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Somerville, Massachusetts — 9 units in Jul 2026, 97 over the last 12 months — latest month +12.5% 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) | 9 | 100.0% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
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Somerville building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Somerville, Massachusetts?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Somerville in Jul 2026, and 97 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Somerville permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 0 single-family and 9 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Somerville'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.