City building permits · May 2026
South Plainfield borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for South Plainfield borough, New Jersey — 7 units in May 2026, 88 over the last 12 months — latest month +133.3% vs. a year earlier.
7
Units (latest month)
2
Single-family units
5
Multifamily (5+) units
$267,326
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 88 units permitted · latest month +133.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 2 | 28.6% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 5 | 71.4% |
| All units | 7 | 100% |
South Plainfield borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in South Plainfield borough, New Jersey?+
7 new residential units were authorized in South Plainfield borough in May 2026, and 88 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is South Plainfield borough permitting?+
In May 2026, 2 single-family and 5 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 71.4% 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.