Building permits · May 2026
Worcester County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Worcester County, Massachusetts — 74 units authorized in May 2026, 1,381 over the last 12 months — latest month -43.5% vs. a year earlier.
74
Units (latest month)
60
Single-family units
11
Multifamily (5+) units
$24,564,576
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,381 units permitted · latest month -43.5% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 60 | 81.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 4.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 11 | 14.9% |
| All units | 74 | 100% |
Worcester County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Worcester County?+
74 new residential units were authorized in Worcester County, Massachusetts in May 2026, and 1,381 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Worcester County permits are multifamily?+
18.9% of Worcester 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.