City building permits · Jul 2026
South Plainfield borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Plainfield borough, New Jersey — 27 units in Jul 2026, 113 over the last 12 months — latest month +1250% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 3 | 11.1% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 24 | 88.9% |
| All units | 27 | 100% |
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South Plainfield borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Plainfield borough, New Jersey?+
27 new residential units were authorized in South Plainfield borough in Jul 2026, and 113 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South Plainfield borough permitting?+
In Jul 2026, 3 single-family and 24 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 88.9% of the total was multifamily.
Why might South Plainfield 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.