Building permits · May 2026
Bergen County Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Bergen County, New Jersey — 288 units authorized in May 2026, 4,033 over the last 12 months — latest month +4.3% vs. a year earlier.
288
Units (latest month)
147
Single-family units
81
Multifamily (5+) units
$63,639,001
Reported value
Trailing 12 months: 4,033 units permitted · latest month +4.3% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 147 | 51.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 56 | 19.4% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 4 | 1.4% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 81 | 28.1% |
| All units | 288 | 100% |
Bergen County building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Bergen County?+
288 new residential units were authorized in Bergen County, New Jersey in May 2026, and 4,033 over the trailing 12 months (U.S. Census Building Permits Survey).
What share of Bergen County permits are multifamily?+
49.0% of Bergen County's May 2026 permitted units were in multifamily (2+ unit) buildings.
Where does this data come from?+
Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's Building Permits Survey, a monthly census of permit-issuing jurisdictions. PUMSdata is independent and not affiliated with the Census Bureau.