AUGUSTA — New statewide data released on Friday shows that Maine beat its 2025 goal for producing more new housing units.

“While we have more work to do, this progress means we are coming closer to ensuring every person can find a safe, affordable place to call home here in Maine,” Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement announcing the new findings.

The data, produced by the Maine Office of Community Affairs and the Greater Portland Council of Governments, tracks the number of new building permits statewide for 2025, and shows a total of 7,499 new units. That’s higher than the goal of 6,900 new units, according to the statement.

Single-family homes were predominant, with more than 5,000 permits, but there were also permits issued for multi-unit properties and accessory dwelling units.

The data collection project is a response to a study MaineHousing released in 2023 indicating Maine would need to add about 80,000 new units of housing by 2030 to keep up with demand. The 2025 data marks the first year Maine has tracked new housing units, and covers nearly three-quarters of the state.

While comments about the 2025 data were positive, there were also acknowledgements that the goals are going to get higher, at 7,600 units for 2026 and 13,000 units by 2030.

“Progress needs to accelerate in the coming years,” said Kristina Egan, executive director of the Greater Portland Council of Governments. “But, for now, the news is good."

The information has been added to the State of Maine Housing Data Portal. Officials said the state will continue to collect annual data every spring.