City building permits · Jul 2026
Taunton Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Taunton, Massachusetts — 40 units in Jul 2026, 406 over the last 12 months — latest month +471.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 7.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 5.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 7.5% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 32 | 80.0% |
| All units | 40 | 100% |
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Taunton building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Taunton, Massachusetts?+
40 new residential units were authorized in Taunton in Jul 2026, and 406 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Taunton permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 32 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 92.5% 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.