Metro building permits · May 2026
Worcester MA Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Worcester MA metropolitan area — 74 units in May 2026, 1,381 over the last 12 months — latest month -43.5% vs. a year earlier. #170 nationally.
74
Units (latest month)
60
Single-family units
11
Multifamily (5+) units
$24,565,000
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% |
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Worcester MA building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Worcester MA metro area?+
74 new residential units were authorized in May 2026, and 1,381 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Worcester MA rank nationally?+
Worcester MA ranks #170 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
18.9% of the metro's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.