City building permits · May 2026

Central Falls Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Central Falls, Rhode Island 5 units in May 2026, 31 over the last 12 months.

5
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$270,902
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 31 units permitted.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)00.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)5100.0%
All units5100%

Central Falls building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Central Falls, Rhode Island?+

5 new residential units were authorized in Central Falls in May 2026, and 31 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Central Falls permitting?+

In May 2026, 0 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Central Falls'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.