Building permits · Jun 2026
New Jersey Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Jersey from the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey — 2,796 units authorized in Jun 2026, 32,286 over the last 12 months.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 843 | 30.2% |
| 2-unit structures | 160 | 5.7% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 90 | 3.2% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 1,703 | 60.9% |
| All units | 2,796 | 100% |
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New Jersey building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Jersey?+
2,796 new residential housing units were authorized in New Jersey in Jun 2026, and 32,286 over the trailing 12 months, per the U.S. Census Building Permits Survey.
Is homebuilding rising or falling in New Jersey?+
In Jun 2026, New Jersey permitted units were up 5.3% versus the same month a year earlier. Over the trailing 12 months, 32,286 units were authorized.
What share is multifamily?+
69.8% of New Jersey's Jun 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) structures; 30.2% were single-family.