City building permits · May 2026
New Brunswick Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for New Brunswick, New Jersey — 6 units in May 2026, 51 over the last 12 months — latest month +500% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$547,599
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 51 units permitted · latest month +500% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 16.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 83.3% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
New Brunswick building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in New Brunswick, New Jersey?+
6 new residential units were authorized in New Brunswick in May 2026, and 51 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is New Brunswick permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 83.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might New Brunswick'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.