City building permits · May 2026
New Haven Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Haven, Connecticut — 57 units in May 2026, 440 over the last 12 months — latest month +375% vs. a year earlier.
57
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
51
Multifamily (5+) units
$8,111,836
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 440 units permitted · latest month +375% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 1.8% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 3.5% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 5.3% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 51 | 89.5% |
| All units | 57 | 100% |
New Haven building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Haven, Connecticut?+
57 new residential units were authorized in New Haven in May 2026, and 440 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is New Haven permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 51 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 98.2% of the total was multifamily.
Why might New Haven'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.