City building permits · May 2026
Oakland borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Oakland borough, New Jersey — 6 units in May 2026, 62 over the last 12 months.
6
Units (latest month)
6
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$2,322,526
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 62 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 0 | 0.0% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
Oakland borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Oakland borough, New Jersey?+
6 new residential units were authorized in Oakland borough in May 2026, and 62 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Oakland borough permitting?+
In May 2026, 6 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Oakland 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.