City building permits · May 2026
Rochester Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Rochester, New Hampshire — 9 units in May 2026, 143 over the last 12 months — latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
3
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,226,529
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 143 units permitted · latest month +200% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 33.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 6 | 66.7% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
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Rochester building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Rochester, New Hampshire?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Rochester in May 2026, and 143 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Rochester permitting?+
In May 2026, 3 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 66.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Rochester'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.