Building permits · May 2026
Essex County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Essex County, Massachusetts — 127 units authorized in May 2026, 1,028 over the last 12 months — latest month +46% vs. a year earlier.
127
Units (latest month)
38
Single-family units
85
Multifamily (5+) units
$44,982,113
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,028 units permitted · latest month +46% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 38 | 29.9% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 3.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 85 | 66.9% |
| All units | 127 | 100% |
Essex County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Essex County?+
127 new residential units were authorized in Essex County, Massachusetts in May 2026, and 1,028 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Essex County permits are multifamily?+
70.1% of Essex 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.