City building permits · May 2026
Providence Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Providence, Rhode Island — 35 units in May 2026, 337 over the last 12 months — latest month +45.8% vs. a year earlier.
35
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$4,008,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 337 units permitted · latest month +45.8% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 5.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 30 | 85.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 8.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 35 | 100% |
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Providence building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Providence, Rhode Island?+
35 new residential units were authorized in Providence in May 2026, and 337 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Providence permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 94.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might 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.