City building permits · Jul 2026
Manchester Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Manchester, New Hampshire — 25 units in Jul 2026, 215 over the last 12 months — latest month +66.7% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 8.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 8.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 3 | 12.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 18 | 72.0% |
| All units | 25 | 100% |
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Manchester building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Manchester, New Hampshire?+
25 new residential units were authorized in Manchester in Jul 2026, and 215 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Manchester permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 2 single-family and 18 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 92.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Manchester'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.