City building permits · May 2026
Newark Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Newark, New Jersey — 92 units in May 2026, 2,145 over the last 12 months — latest month +104.4% vs. a year earlier.
92
Units (latest month)
8
Single-family units
29
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,278,159
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 2,145 units permitted · latest month +104.4% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 8 | 8.7% |
| 2-unit structures | 14 | 15.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 41 | 44.6% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 29 | 31.5% |
| All units | 92 | 100% |
Newark building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Newark, New Jersey?+
92 new residential units were authorized in Newark in May 2026, and 2,145 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Newark permitting?+
In May 2026, 8 single-family and 29 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 91.3% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Newark'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.