Building permits · May 2026
New Hampshire Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Hampshire from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 386 units authorized in May 2026, 4,636 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 319 | 82.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 12 | 3.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 17 | 4.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 38 | 9.8% |
| All units | 386 | 100% |
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New Hampshire building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Hampshire?+
386 new residential housing units were authorized in New Hampshire in May 2026, and 4,636 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in New Hampshire?+
In May 2026, New Hampshire permitted units were down 17.9% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 4,636 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
17.4% of New Hampshire's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 82.6% were single-family.