Metro building permits · May 2026
Portland-South Portland ME Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Portland-South Portland ME metropolitan area — 314 units in May 2026, 3,290 over the last 12 months — latest month +37.1% vs. a year earlier. #87 nationally.
314
Units (latest month)
172
Single-family units
112
Multifamily (5+) units
$94,987,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 3,290 units permitted · latest month +37.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 172 | 54.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 6 | 1.9% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 24 | 7.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 112 | 35.7% |
| All units | 314 | 100% |
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Portland-South Portland ME building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Portland-South Portland ME metro area?+
314 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 3,290 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Portland-South Portland ME rank nationally?+
Portland-South Portland ME ranks #87 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
45.2% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.