City building permits · May 2026
East Orange Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for East Orange, New Jersey — 12 units in May 2026, 182 over the last 12 months — latest month +33.3% vs. a year earlier.
12
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
8
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,683,299
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 182 units permitted · latest month +33.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 33.3% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 8 | 66.7% |
| All units | 12 | 100% |
East Orange building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in East Orange, New Jersey?+
12 new residential units were authorized in East Orange in May 2026, and 182 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is East Orange permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 8 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might East Orange'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.