City building permits · May 2026
Paterson Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Paterson, New Jersey — 9 units in May 2026, 186 over the last 12 months — latest month -59.1% vs. a year earlier.
9
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$887,500
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 186 units permitted · latest month -59.1% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 4 | 44.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 55.6% |
| All units | 9 | 100% |
Paterson building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Paterson, New Jersey?+
9 new residential units were authorized in Paterson in May 2026, and 186 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Paterson permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Paterson'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.