City building permits · May 2026
Taunton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Taunton, Massachusetts — 4 units in May 2026, 364 over the last 12 months.
4
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,033,090
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 364 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 4 | 100% |
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Taunton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Taunton, Massachusetts?+
4 new residential units were authorized in Taunton in May 2026, and 364 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Taunton permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Taunton'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.