City building permits · Jul 2026
Massillon Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Massillon, Ohio — 13 units in Jul 2026, 160 over the last 12 months — latest month -31.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 5 | 38.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 61.5% |
| All units | 13 | 100% |
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Massillon building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Massillon, Ohio?+
13 new residential units were authorized in Massillon in Jul 2026, and 160 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Massillon permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 5 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 61.5% 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.