Building permits · May 2026
Suffolk County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Suffolk County, Massachusetts — 289 units authorized in May 2026, 1,973 over the last 12 months — latest month +52.1% vs. a year earlier.
289
Units (latest month)
25
Single-family units
262
Multifamily (5+) units
$109,708,041
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,973 units permitted · latest month +52.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 25 | 8.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 0.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 262 | 90.7% |
| All units | 289 | 100% |
Suffolk County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Suffolk County?+
289 new residential units were authorized in Suffolk County, Massachusetts in May 2026, and 1,973 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Suffolk County permits are multifamily?+
91.3% of Suffolk 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.