City building permits · Jun 2026
Elizabeth Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Elizabeth, New Jersey — 44 units in Jun 2026, 452 over the last 12 months — latest month +388.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 2.3% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 9.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 39 | 88.6% |
| All units | 44 | 100% |
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Elizabeth building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Elizabeth, New Jersey?+
44 new residential units were authorized in Elizabeth in Jun 2026, and 452 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Elizabeth permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 1 single-family and 39 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 97.7% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Elizabeth'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.