City building permits · Jul 2026
Fair Lawn borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Fair Lawn borough, New Jersey — 23 units in Jul 2026, 185 over the last 12 months — latest month +53.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 13.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 20 | 87.0% |
| All units | 23 | 100% |
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Fair Lawn borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Fair Lawn borough, New Jersey?+
23 new residential units were authorized in Fair Lawn borough in Jul 2026, and 185 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Fair Lawn borough permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 20 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 87.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Fair Lawn borough'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.