City building permits · May 2026

Tenafly borough Building Permits

Monthly residential building permits for Tenafly borough, New Jersey 40 units in May 2026, 104 over the last 12 months — latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.

40
Units (latest month)
40
Single-family units
0
Multifamily (5+) units
$16,368,681
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 104 units permitted · latest month +400% vs. a year earlier.
Total units permitted, by monthDec 2024May 2026
Dec 2024May 2026
Structure typeUnitsShare
Single-family (1-unit)40100.0%
2-unit structures00.0%
3–4 unit structures00.0%
Multifamily (5+ units)00.0%
All units40100%

Tenafly borough building permits — FAQ

How many building permits were issued in Tenafly borough, New Jersey?+

40 new residential units were authorized in Tenafly borough in May 2026, and 104 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.

What types of housing is Tenafly borough permitting?+

In May 2026, 40 single-family and 0 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 0.0% of the total was multifamily.

Why might Tenafly 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.