Building permits · May 2026
Norfolk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Norfolk County, Massachusetts — 104 units authorized in May 2026, 975 over the last 12 months — latest month -9.6% vs. a year earlier.
104
Units (latest month)
51
Single-family units
47
Multifamily (5+) units
$33,602,139
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 975 units permitted · latest month -9.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 51 | 49.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 5.8% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 47 | 45.2% |
| All units | 104 | 100% |
Norfolk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Norfolk County?+
104 new residential units were authorized in Norfolk County, Massachusetts in May 2026, and 975 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Norfolk County permits are multifamily?+
51.0% of Norfolk 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.