Metro building permits · Jul 2026
Rochester NY Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for the Rochester NY metropolitan area — 116 units in Jul 2026, 1,791 over the last 12 months — latest month -22.7% vs. a year earlier. #143 nationally.
116
Units (latest month)
87
Single-family units
22
Multifamily (5+) units
$39,199,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 1,791 units permitted · latest month -22.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 87 | 75.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 3.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 2.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 22 | 19.0% |
| All units | 116 | 100% |
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Rochester NY building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in the Rochester NY metro area?+
116 new residential units were authorized in Jul 2026, and 1,791 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
Where does Rochester NY rank nationally?+
Rochester NY ranks #143 of 922 U.S. metro/micro areas by units permitted over the last 12 months.
What share is multifamily?+
25.0% of the metro's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.