City building permits · May 2026
Massillon Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Massillon, Ohio — 13 units in May 2026, 167 over the last 12 months — latest month -31.6% vs. a year earlier.
13
Units (latest month)
4
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,081,442
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 167 units permitted · latest month -31.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 30.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 23.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 46.2% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
Massillon building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Massillon, Ohio?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Massillon in May 2026, and 167 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Massillon permitting?+
In May 2026, 4 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 69.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Massillon's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.