City building permits · May 2026
Wharton borough Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Wharton borough, New Jersey — 185 units in May 2026, 214 over the last 12 months — latest month +2542.9% vs. a year earlier.
185
Units (latest month)
1
Single-family units
182
Multifamily (5+) units
$33,044,114
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 214 units permitted · latest month +2542.9% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2-unit structures | 2 | 1.1% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 182 | 98.4% |
| All units | 185 | 100% |
Wharton borough building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Wharton borough, New Jersey?+
185 new residential units were authorized in Wharton borough in May 2026, and 214 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Wharton borough permitting?+
In May 2026, 1 single-family and 182 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 99.5% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Wharton 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.