Building permits · May 2026
Providence County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Providence County, Rhode Island — 61 units authorized in May 2026, 951 over the last 12 months — latest month -9% vs. a year earlier.
61
Units (latest month)
20
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$9,877,615
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 951 units permitted · latest month -9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 20 | 32.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 30 | 49.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 6 | 9.8% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 8.2% |
| All units | 61 | 100% |
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Providence County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Providence County?+
61 new residential units were authorized in Providence County, Rhode Island in May 2026, and 951 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Providence County permits are multifamily?+
67.2% of Providence County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.