Building permits · Jul 2026
New Jersey Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Jersey from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,211 units authorized in Jul 2026, 31,859 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 847 | 38.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 94 | 4.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 92 | 4.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,178 | 53.3% |
| All units | 2,211 | 100% |
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New Jersey building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Jersey?+
2,211 new residential housing units were authorized in New Jersey in Jul 2026, and 31,859 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in New Jersey?+
In Jul 2026, New Jersey permitted units were down 16.2% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 31,859 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
61.7% of New Jersey's Jul 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 38.3% were single-family.