City building permits · May 2026
West New York town Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for West New York town, New Jersey — 6 units in May 2026, 50 over the last 12 months — latest month -73.9% vs. a year earlier.
6
Units (latest month)
0
Single-family units
6
Multifamily (5+) units
$1,105,065
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 50 units permitted · latest month -73.9% vs. a year earlier.
| 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) | 6 | 100.0% |
| All units | 6 | 100% |
West New York town building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in West New York town, New Jersey?+
6 new residential units were authorized in West New York town in May 2026, and 50 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is West New York town permitting?+
In May 2026, 0 single-family and 6 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 100.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might West New York town'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.