City building permits · May 2026
Somerville borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Somerville borough, New Jersey — 171 units in May 2026, 186 over the last 12 months.
171
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
171
Multifamily (5+) units
$3,000,000
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 186 units permitted.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 171 | 100.0% |
| All units | 171 | 100% |
Somerville borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Somerville borough, New Jersey?+
171 new residential units were authorized in Somerville borough in May 2026, and 186 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Somerville borough permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 171 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Somerville 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.