City building permits · Jul 2026
East Providence Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for East Providence, Rhode Island — 29 units in Jul 2026, 170 over the last 12 months — latest month +163.6% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 4 | 13.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 10.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 75.9% |
| All units | 29 | 100% |
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East Providence building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in East Providence, Rhode Island?+
29 new residential units were authorized in East Providence in Jul 2026, and 170 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is East Providence permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 4 single-family and 22 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 86.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might East Providence'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.