City building permits · Jul 2026
Paterson Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Paterson, New Jersey — 66 units in Jul 2026, 222 over the last 12 months — latest month +175% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 10 | 15.2% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 6.1% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 52 | 78.8% |
| All units | 66 | 100% |
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Paterson building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Paterson, New Jersey?+
66 new residential units were authorized in Paterson in Jul 2026, and 222 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Paterson permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 0 single-family and 52 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.