Building permits · May 2026
Barnstable County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Barnstable County, Massachusetts — 19 units authorized in May 2026, 513 over the last 12 months — latest month -79.8% vs. a year earlier.
19
Units (latest month)
16
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$15,011,060
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 513 units permitted · latest month -79.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 16 | 84.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 15.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 19 | 100% |
Barnstable County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Barnstable County?+
19 new residential units were authorized in Barnstable County, Massachusetts in May 2026, and 513 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Barnstable County permits are multifamily?+
15.8% of Barnstable County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.